Evidence into Practice Conference

supported by DCU School of Nursing and Human Sciences and the Centre for Effective Services

 Date for the Diary: 23^rd January 2012

In late January 2012, DCU School of Nursing and Human Sciences and the Centre for Effective Services will host a conference to explore the use of evidence in practice. The conference will be multidisciplinary in nature with presentations from experienced professionals from a wide variety of disciplines. The primary target audience for this seminar is front-line and senior practitioners and managers who are interested in evidence informed practice from the fields of public health and social care working across the life cycle. It is recognised that other groups will have an interest in this topic. These include researchers, academics, and policy makers. 

The day will take place in DCU between 10.30 am and 4.30 pm and will consist of a mix of plenary contributions, working groups and panel discussion.

After attending the seminar, participants should:

-          Build their capacity for using research and evidence to influence change

-          Understand the importance of the ethical issues in evidence translation

-          Consider the process of bringing evidence to practitioners and decision makers at the right time

-          Be exposed to the learnings from other disciplines working in other human services

Speakers include:

Michael Rigby: Nordic School of Public Health

Donal O’Mathuna: Senior Lecturer in Ethics, Decision Making and Evidence, DCU School of Nursing and Human Sciences

John Sharry: Social worker and Psychotherapist, co- developer of the Parents Plus Programme

Tony Bates: CEO Headstrong – The National Youth Mental Health Charity

A nominal charge of €20 applies for the seminar (€10 for students). Fee includes lunch and seminar materials.

Please book your place by the 5^th January 2012.

Places are limited and will be assigned on a first come first served basis.

Please contact Breda at 01-4160500 or bryan@effectiveservices.org to book your place.