title: [Good experiences with collaboration between research and practice in public health].
abstract: In order to evaluate the first year of collaboration between Unit for Health Promotion Research (SDU) and three municipalities a survey was completed with respondents from municipalities. The evaluation showed gains: increased use of research-based working methods, image lift, concrete products delivered, and support in project development. Challenges experienced: different working traditions, translating research into practical know-how, and lack of capacity for knowledge exchange. Future development will include building capacity for knowledge exchange and finding methods for handling the organisational barriers.
authors.affiliation: Institut for Sundhedstjenesteforskning, Forskningsenheden for Sundhedsfremme, Syddansk Universitet, 6700 Esbjerg, Denmark. malarsen@health.sdu.dk
authors.forename: Maja
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Larsen
authors.forename: Gabriel
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gulis
authors.forename: Carsten Kronborg
authors.initials: CK
authors.lastname: Bak
authors.forename: Pernille Tanggaard
authors.initials: PT
authors.lastname: Andersen
authors.forename: Arja R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Aro
mesh_terms: D003718:Denmark; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D058436:Knowledge Management; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011634:Public Health; D012106:Research; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires