Communication Workshop

Communication Workshop

Effective communication for evidence-based decision-making

Background

• Outputs: Information products– Issues with reporting formats/templates– Data not processed into information– How do we present health information to get the attention of

policy-makers?• Outputs: Dissemination and use

– Disconnect between information collected and what is used for policy decision-making

– Lack of commitment to HIS– Lack of awareness of the importance of HIS– What strategies are there for getting data to policy?

Components and standards of a health information system

Learning objectives

• Define evidence-based decision-making, including the processes and people involved

• Identify the types of information decision-makers may use when making decisions

• Differentiate between ‘data’ and ‘information’• Describe the process of knowledge translation• Develop a draft communication strategy• Compare different communication channels • Assess the quality of current communication channels used• Enhance basic report writing skills

Workshop structure

• Morning– Evidence and information– Group work: mapping the flow of information

• Lunch– Issues and challenges in decision-making– Developing a communication strategy

• Afternoon– Verbal and written communication– Group work: developing a policy brief

Participant introductions

• You have 5 minutes to find out as much information as you can about the person next to you

• In pairs, complete the form about your partner

• You will then introduce your partner to the group

• You have 15 minutes for discussion