Engaging policy-makers, health system managers, and policy analysts in the knowledge synthesis process: a scoping review'. Research Brief, WHO

To increase policy and practice relevance of research questions and enhance uptake of research findings in decision-making , health systems and research funders are encouraging engagement of knowledge users and relevant stakeholders in the research process. However, the opportunities and approaches to engaging a wide range of knowledge users remain largely unexplored. We mapped the evidence on engaging policy-makers, health system managers, and policy analysts in the knowledge synthesis process. We found that engaging knowledge users usually occurs at the beginning or end of the knowledge synthesis process. However, ongoing engagement throughout the review process may lead to more relevant and user-friendly results.

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Tricco A, Zarin W, Rios P, Nincic V, Khan PA, Ghassemi M et al. Engaging policy-makers, health system managers, and policy analysts in the knowledge synthesis process: a scoping review. Research Brief: WHO. 2018 (http://www.who.int/alliance-hpsr/alliancehpsr_researchbrief_engagingpolmakers.pdf; accessed 6 Nov 2018)