Communicating clearly the findings of evidence syntheses to patients and the public can be challenging, yet possible. Increased health research literacy means a better informed public. Improved dissemination of systematic reviews and other evidence syntheses means the public, clinicians and policymakers can make better decisions based on an overall body of evidence.
The Evidence Synthesis Ireland ‘Communication with the Public’ Mentorship Programme aims to build capacity in communicating the results of evidence syntheses by writing for the public, through a facilitated mentorship programme.
Up to three mentees will receive team-based virtual writing mentorships over a 6 months period from Dr Claire O’Connell, Science Journalist and Communicator, Sarah Chapman and Selena Ryan-Vig, Knowledge Brokers with Cochrane UK and Hon Prof Derek Stewart, OBE, Patient Advocate.
Closing Date for applications: November 21 2023 at 5pm
This scheme is open to all health and social care professionals, researchers, research officers/managers and policymakers currently resident on the island of Ireland. Applicants must have evidence synthesis experience, ideally with a synthesis they have authored and are interested in disseminating to a public audience. The scheme is also open to those who have an understanding of the methodology of evidence synthesis and are interested in communicating the process or importance of systematic reviews and evidence syntheses to the public.
