Supporting the use of research evidence in the Americas through an online “one-stop shop”: The EVIPNet VHL

Abstract

Since the release of the ‘World Report on Knowledge for Better Health’ in 2004, a transformation has occurred in the field of health policy and systems research that has brought with it an increased emphasis on supporting the use of research evidence in the policy process. There has been an identified need for comprehensive online “one-stop shops” that facilitate the timely retrieval of research evidence in the policy process. This report highlights the EVIPNet VHL, a recently established project that was developed to meet the need for online repositories of relevant evidence to support knowledge translation efforts in the Americas, which can help contribute to strengthening health systems in the region.