Helping Cochrane Reviews soar: a workshop to create a communication and dissemination strategy for every Cochrane Review

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Authors
Pentesco-Gilbert D1, Jones B2, Maclehose H3
1John Wiley & Sons Ltd, United Kingdom
2Cochrane Infectious Diseases Group, United Kingdom
3Cochrane Editorial Unit, UK
Abstract
Objectives:

In 2013, the CDSR will move to a ‘publish when ready’ publication frequency, from monthly, affording the Collaboration a new opportunity to look at establishing a communication and dissemination plan for every Cochrane Review. This workshop will aim to share the various communication channels and dissemination options available to Cochrane authors and Cochrane Review Groups (press releases; Cochrane journal club; podcasts; ipad edition; special collections; social media; email alerts; etc) and to provide analytics on their uptake and impact on usage and access. It will also be used to gather feedback from delegates on useful tools to help inform the development of new methods of disseminating Cochrane evidence.

Description:

A hands-onworkshop to engage delegates in the communications and dissemination planning for a series of Cochrane Reviews by sharing some tools for establishing the best channels to deliver the message to the right users at the right time. Delegates will be invited to contribute their own ideas and experiences and the workshop will be used to inform future communications policies. The workshop will be a combination of slide presentation, practical work and discussion.