RESEARCH USE WEEK (NORTHWEST): Tools, strategies, and stories of using evidence in rural and remote health services delivery and policy development Prince George, British Columbia
Hold the date: November 6-8, 2006 “Research Use Week (Atlantic) helped me appreciate the importance of research in evidence informed decision-making.” - Manager (Atlantic Canada), Research Use Week participant
“During Research Use Week I was able to create contacts with other individuals working in similar areas in the Atlantic region. This event helped me make connections and understand the links between policy, economics, research and evaluation. Very worthwhile 3 days!” - Policy Maker (Atlantic Canada), Research Use Week participant
Learn how to support your decisions with the best evidence As a health services manager or policy maker, you are increasingly encouraged to integrate more research evidence when making decisions. With this in mind, the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation presents Research Use Weeks – a program bundling a variety of research use tools and resources to help you:
distinguish good from not-so-good research; assess the relevance of research to your local setting; facilitate the use of research in your organization; develop strategies to lead organizational change; as well as understand the benefits of knowledge brokering and networks.
Who should attend? anyone working in management or policy who is charged with/interested in using research to guide important health system decisions.
For more information, please contact us at
[email protected] or visit our website at www.chsrf.ca/ruw.
