WORLD EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTHCARE DAY 20 October 2021

[Sly Saint]

2021 CAMPAIGN: THE ROLE OF EVIDENCE IN AN INFODEMIC
Building on the collective wisdom of using evidence to generate impact in 2020, the campaign for World EBHC Day 2021 explores the role of evidence in an infodemic, in particular promoting access to trustworthy, evidence-informed health information. In 2021, we call on the global evidence community to share their experiences, expertise and stories on infodemic management, including facilitating accurate knowledge translation; knowledge refinement, filtering and fact-checking; building eHealth/science literacy; and monitoring, infoveillance and social listening.

OFFICIAL PARTNERS incl Cochrane and NICE.

https://worldebhcday.org/

 

[Snowdrop]

In 2021, we call on the global evidence community to share their experiences, expertise and stories on infodemic management, including facilitating accurate knowledge translation; knowledge refinement, filtering and fact-checking; building eHealth/science literacy; and monitoring, infoveillance and social listening.

I read the above quote several times. Not sure what they're on about actually but my spidey senses suggest it's not going to aid anyone anywhere to grasp an understanding of real world valid solutions to health issues. The only words I trust in there are the ones likely to be overlooked (and I've conveniently highlighted).

But even there I've learned that it's all in how one defines words. What is a 'fact' in evidence based health? In my understanding of these things to date it comes from eminent people of power finding facts that fit their narrative.

And as for building science literacy. I can't even begin . . . This IS important. But if what you build is inherently flawed at the foundation, well, for example why should anyone believe in the climate crisis when science is about the invested interests of the eminent?

Edit: fix typo

 

[TiredSam]

I'll be awaiting developments before deciding whether to get my flags out on 20th October.

 

[Skycloud]

I laughed when I saw the thread title. In the context of NICE ‘pausing’ the guideline publication yesterday and a lack of sleep I was fully justified. At least during the UK’s National Cherry Week, which I recently enjoyed, you get to eat cherries.

 

[Snowdrop]

I'll be awaiting developments before deciding whether to get my flags out on 20th October.

Flying it at half-mast might be the way to go.