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Communication With The Public Mentorship Scheme
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 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.
Who Should Apply?
This scheme is open to all health and social care professionals, researchers and research officers
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.
To read more and apply see the Evidence Synthesis Ireland website.
Watch full award video here:
UU Awards Ceremony on Vimeo
Congratulation to:
Andrea Hegarty - Social Worker Fred Davidson - Social Worker
Liam Bradley - Service User Peter Beck - Social Worker
Emily Wilson - Service user Noeleen Higgins - Social Worker
Donna Shields - Social Worker Jake Lange - Social Worker
Scott Fleming - Social Worker James Laverty - Social Worker
Bronagh Hamill - Social Worker Lauren McBride - Social Worker
Karen Bester - Service user Nigel Morris - Social Worker
Jillian Morris - Social Worker Bill Vail - Social Worker
Annie McAnallen - Social Worker Emma Richmond - Social Worker
I would like to thank everyone who is any way
associated with this fantastic Research Methods
Course. It has been the most wonderful journey
from beginning to end - one I would encourage
all Social Workers to consider. It is difficult to
adequately convey how beneficial the experience
has proven to be. Hopefully, the skills acquired
will continue to better inform and shape my future
practice-thanks again everyone.
Donna Shields
These skills I have gained from
the research methods course
have already been utilised to
provide an input to Social Work
students within the agency and I
will continue to encourage other
staff members to enhance their
practice through rigorous
database searching.
Emma Richmond