Peter van der Graaf
@pvandergraaf.bsky.social
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Associate Professor in Public Health @NorthumbriaUni. Knowledge Mobilisation, co-production and local government. Rides bikes to avoid DIY and fond of liquorice. He/Him
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From Evidence & Policy Editors' Choice Collection:

'Examining research systems and models for local government: a systematic review' by Emma Hock et al.

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'Knowledge practices in integrated care: an examination of health and social care teams using collective knowledge creation theory'

From our latest issue 21.3, by Vicky Ward:

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We recommend that is important to provide a range of different
involvement options to suit different people and to encourage more staff to consider research opportunities, especially when this is not part of their core role, as it increases their job satisfaction. 4/4
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Staff in clinical academic roles reported more examples of opportunities for leading improvements in practice, and the building of connections and social support, while non-clinical academic roles more frequently reported that involvement in research provided opportunities for learning. 3/4
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We found six benefits: personal fulfilment, general competencies/skills, connections/net-
works, opportunities for learning, opportunities for leading improvements in practice, and using evidence more effec-
tively. With differences between clinical and non-clinical academic roles. 2/4
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In this free paper we identify the different ways health care staff are involved in applied health research, the benefits they experienced, and whether this varies by type of involvement. What are your experiences? health-policy-systems.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.... 1/4
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'What it really takes to mobilise knowledge: lessons from Danish street-level organisations'

The latest on the Evidence & Policy Blog, by @dortecaswell.bsky.social‬ and Tanja Dall:

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Thank you for all you taught and showed me. I will repay the favour to the wonderful people I mentor! @fuseonline.bsky.social @arcnenc.bsky.social @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihr-phirst.bsky.social
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am indebted to many people who supported me along the way, including @jwduyvendak.bsky.social, Tony Chapman, @lakenutrition.bsky.social, Ashley Adamson, @eileenkaner.bsky.social, @tracyfinch.bsky.social, @jo-gray.bsky.social and many other that I can’t name in one post but you know who you are. 2/3
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I am very happy to share that I have been promoted to full research Professor at @northumbriauni.bsky.social in Public Health & Knowledge Mobilisation from 1 September 😊 I believe that research is a deeply collaborative effort with many partners, including those outside of academia; therefore I 1/3
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Great #HSRUK25 workshop by Gemma McKenna about engaging government and policymakers, with roleplay (how to talk to your MP) and top tips for writing a policy brief. #KMb
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Gillian Vance opening #HSRUK25 plenary this morning by highlighting the workload challenges experienced by health & care staff in underserved areas, and how the new NIHR funded partnership for workforce sustainability (Workforce Voices) will research and co-design solutions with local stakeholders.
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Fun #HSRUK25 workshop by Robert Heggie, Carlos Sillero-Rejon @amylougrove.bsky.social on implementation and health economics: making decisions with coins/ sweets about balancing intervention & cost effectiveness with implementation challenges and equity, ending with thoughtful reflections #KMb
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And great quote from Gemma: “person-centred care (and policy making) needs person-centred research”
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Great opening panel #HSRUK25 about bridging practice, policy and research: it’s all about relationships, knowing when to work with the grey and speaking truth to power, and stick with the ‘old chestnuts’ (enduring themes) #KMb
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Many congratulations to Leah Buhrmann for passing her Viva today with minor corrections. 🥳 And many thanks to the always excellent examiners @annetteboaz.bsky.social and Leah Avery. @sebastianpotthoff.bsky.social @tracyfinch.bsky.social @northumbriauni.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social
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Insightful pre-Viva presentation by Leah Buhremann on her PhD thesis ‘Navigating Implementation Context in Integrated Health and Social Care: Co-development of a toolkit for implementation practitioners’. Essential reading for bridging the gap between planning and realisation of social prescribing.
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What worked well were collaborations across partners and innovative recruitment strategies.