Main description:

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Written by a leading expert in the field, this practical and accessible book is an essential guide to knowledge exchange, impact and research dissemination in health and social care.
Providing the why, what, who, how and when of research impact, the book helps researchers turn raw findings into useful, high-impact evidence for policymakers, practitioners and the public. It includes insightful interviews from leading journalists, science communicators, researchers and influencers in health and social care, as well as practical exercises, insider tips and case studies. The book will help researchers at all stages of their career to maximise the impact of their work.

Contents:

Introducing this book
WHY researchers should spend time on this
WHAT counts as evidence
WHO you want to reach - practitioners
WHO you want to reach - patients, public, service users
WHO you want to reach - policymakers and managers
WHEN you could have most impact
HOW to reach people - use of stories and the media
HOW to reach people - finding the right language and style
Last thoughts