Translating research into healthcare policy and practice

The module will introduce students to the complex relationship between research evidence, health policy and practice. It will enable them to use tools to critically appraise research literature, and to communicate with different groups of stakeholders to outline research priorities and findings. Students will become familiar with topics including evidence synthesis/systematic review, critical appraisal, relating research interests and key research priorities, communicating research, translating evidence into policy and practice and Public and Patient Involvement.