Making Research Matter: Steps to Impact for Health and Care Researchers

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Written by a leading expert in the field, this practical and accessible book is an essential guide to knowledge exchange, impact and research dissemination in health and social care.

Providing the why, what, who, how and when of research impact, the book helps researchers turn raw findings into useful, high-impact evidence for policymakers, practitioners and the public. It includes insightful interviews from leading journalists, science communicators, researchers and influencers in health and social care, as well as practical exercises, insider tips and case studies. The book will help researchers at all stages of their career to maximise the impact of their work.

Tara Lamont is Senior Scientific Adviser at the Wessex Institute, University of Southampton, supporting NIHR research programmes. She previously led work at a national evidence centre for health and social care.