Read thread 👇 for some key points on #EvidencetoImpact story about @Cochrane_FA in celebration of #WorldEBHCDay! 
Cochrane First Aid repackages Cochrane evidence into easy-to-use formats such as blogshots (a simple one-page summary) and disseminating them via social media.
This is because 'Health information should not be restricted to healthcare professionals, but needs to be accessible and comprehensible in languages that people understand' - Cochrane Translator.
An example of health information being widely disseminated and accessible is drawn from the #COVID19 pandemic ...
One of the Cochrane #COVID19 rapid reviews investigated the effectiveness of hand cleaning with ash in reducing the spread of viral and bacterial infections, which is especially relevant in areas where soap and water are not widely available.
Once the Cochrane review was published, a blogshot in English was created, and then translated into 5 other languages.
Jorien Laermans notes, ‘The Belgian Red Cross told us that the blogshot is used by health officers to inform people in Africa, where ash is recommended as a less expensive alternative to soap and water.
Cochrane First Aid is proud that blogshots such as this contribute to the spread of accurate information to inform health decision-making globally. They hope stories like this inspire many more people to join the voluntary team of contributors.
If you would like to join @cochrane_FA as a volunteer, send an email to cochrane.firstaid@gmail.com
Want to ready more about the work of @cochrane_FA? Go to the impact story at worldebhcday.org/stories/story?…
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