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EMTReK model
EMTReK (Evidence-based Model for the Transfer and Exchange of Research Knowledge) is being utilised by the European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC) to improve knowledge transfer and exchange within the palliative care field. This model focuses on strategically disseminating research findings to both professionals and stakeholders in a way that is actionable and tailored to the needs of various audiences.
EMTReK supports EAPC’s efforts by ensuring that research findings are communicated through a variety of channels, such as peer-reviewed journals, workshops, and online platforms. The model emphasises stakeholder engagement by identifying key knowledge users (such as healthcare professionals, patients, caregivers and policymakers) and facilitating a two-way dialogue between researchers and these groups. This approach not only improves awareness but also encourages the integration of research into practice by shaping messages according to stakeholder feedback. The EMTReK model promotes effective and efficient sharing of knowledge, addressing local and organisational contexts while considering broader social, cultural, and economic factors.
Through EMTReK, the EAPC is able to improve the dissemination of evidence-based findings for EU Funded projects, fostering better care outcomes for patients and a deeper integration of research into clinical practice. Our communication channels afford opportunities for wide dissemination and exploitation of key messages, and opportunities for synchronous and asynchronous knowledge exchange. Several EU projects have formed EAPC task forces to support dissemination activities. This includes the production of white papers, policy documents or tools for practice and the formulation of further research questions.
Please contact info@eapcnet.eu if you have any questions.
- Prihodova L, Guerin S, Kernohan WG. Knowledge transfer and exchange frameworks in health and their applicability to palliative care: scoping review protocol. J Adv Nurs. 2015 Jul;71(7):1717-25. doi: 10.1111/jan.12642. Epub 2015 Mar 5. PMID: 25739936.
- Payne C, Brown MJ, Guerin S, Kernohan WG. EMTReK: An Evidence-based Model for the Transfer & Exchange of Research Knowledge—Five Case Studies in Palliative Care. SAGE Open Nursing. January 2019. doi:10.1177/2377960819861854
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As a forum for all of those either working, or with an interest in palliative care throughout Europe and beyond, EAPC can ensure identification, timely engagement and communication with all relevant stakeholders at all stages of the research. Our communication channels afford opportunities for wide dissemination and exploitation of key messages, and opportunities for synchronous and asynchronous knowledge exchange. Several EU projects have formed EAPC task forces to support dissemination activities. This includes stakeholder engagement, production of White Papers, Policy Documents or Tools for practice and the formulation of further research questions. Please contact info@eapcnet.eu if you have any questions
