There is always a need to improve and bridge the gap between production and dissemination of knowledge, whether to the public or policymakers to help facilitate informed health decisions in policy and practice. Cochrane SA manages the research translation portfolio, which is solely focused on coordinating all activities related to the above. Research Translation (RT) intends to provide information to interested individuals of the public about a wide range of evidence-based resources. We work with researchers to develop a strategy to put research findings into practice at clinical and policy level. The main goal of RT is to ensure that high-quality, up to date and relevant health research evidence reaches the public (patients), healthcare providers and decision-makers. By focusing on the processes through which knowledge is effectively translated into changed decision making, we play a critical role in enabling the creation and delivery of outcome-based learning experiences and ultimately make a positive impact on people’s lives. RT addresses the issue of utilisation of evidence-based research from systematic reviews and uses models which encourage the participation of both researchers and users as well as focusing on bridging research gaps. Some of the activities involved include but not limited to writing up final report summaries and newsletters on health topics, organizing RT meetings or workshops, press releases, webinars and spreading research through social media platforms such as Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and mass (Radio).

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