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How to promote the production and translation of knowledge in participatory research? The experience of a project in the area of HIV / AIDS

A challenge in public health research has been to promote the use of scientific knowledge produced in action strategies, more effective, suitable, that brings effective health gains. The translation of knowledge has assumed critical importance for health research. In this article we intend to reflect on how we tried to promote the translation of knowledge in a participatory research […]
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Evaluation of the knowledge translation process in health research: a case study of the Grand Challenges Brazil projects

In the health research field, there is a clear and growing need to use the scientific knowledge produced into health strategies, actions and policies. In this regard, the knowledge translation became critical for health research. The present project aims to maximize the potential of the knowledge translation within the context of the projects supported by […]
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Development of evaluation models for knowledge networks: an evaluation study at the René Rachou Research Center (Fiocruz Minas), Brazil

It was performed an evaluation study (EA) in a collaborative research network at Fiocruz Minas, considering the intervention description, the development of theoretical and logical models of evaluation and the evaluation questions. In order to carry out this evaluation the seven elements proposed by Thurston and Ramaliu (2005) were used. The authors used theoretical and logical models and matrices of […]
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Evaluation of the research networks role in knowledge translation

In this paper we present a review of the knowledge translation principles and some of the main theoretical-conceptual models of knowledge translation. We also present some grounds for the need for evaluation of the role of research networks in the field of health, as well as the processes of translation and application of the scientific knowledge produced. Research collaboration […]
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A strategic roadmap for telehealth in the community of Portuguese-speaking countries

The health agenda within the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (Comunidade dos Países de Língua Portuguesa—CPLP) was strengthened in 2008 with the creation of the Strategic Plan for Cooperation in Health (PECS/CPLP) that was signed in May 2009 by all CPLP Ministers of Health. This plan outlined seven strategic areas and 21 development projects with an […]
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About GHTM

GHTM is a R&D Unit that brings together researchers with a track record in Tropical Medicine and International & Global Health. It aims at strengthening Portugal's role as a leading partner in the development and implementation of a global health research agenda. Our evidence-based interventions contribute to the promotion of equity in health and to improve the health of populations.

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UID/04413/2025 - DOI: 10.54499/UID/04413/2025

UID/PRR/04413/2025 - DOI: 10.54499/UID/PRR/04413/2025

UID/PRR2/04413/2025 - DOI: 10.54499/UID/PRR2/04413/2025