Research as an enabler of Knowledge for Healthcare in 2020
About research enabling Knowledge for Healthcare
What activities are we talking about when we describe research as an enabler of Knowledge for Healthcare? Fundamentally, there are two key dimensions: research that takes forward the ongoing development of the strategy; and resources to enable local health library and knowledge services staff to develop their research skills.
Knowledge for Healthcare
Health Education England has experience of funding specific research studies that inform understanding of the role that can be played by NHS library and knowledge services, such as a study of the clinical librarian role in the Wirral. We are building on this experience to work with a new Research Advisory Group on research developments from 2021 onwards.
2020 Successes:
- Two updates of the Research Toolkit developed originally by the former HEAlth information and Libraries for Education and Research group (HEALER), including new content on Open Access
- Series of online workshops on different aspects of research and writing for publication
- Commissioning and overseeing research into the measures we can use to assess the impact of knowledge mobilisation activities by NHS library and knowledge services staff
- Establishing Research Advisory Group to provide expert advice on our research activity as part of Knowledge for Healthcare
Things to look out for in 2021:
- Commissioning new research study into knowledge mobilisation
- Further opportunities to develop your research thinking and skills
If you are interested in our research activity and would like to learn more or to be involved, do contact either Gil Young or Ruth Carlyle.
With best wishes for the festive season,
Ruth Carlyle