A learning health system relies on cyclical dynamics to identify issues in the health system, systematize relevant evidence, present alternative courses of action, collaboratively agree on the best action, and implement and monitor the change. For this process to be successful there is need for a structured dialogue between different stakeholders (e.g., representatives of the government, public health administration, health care providers, insurers and patients) to identify and understand the critical issues and collaboratively identify the best and most feasible response for implementation. 

As part of this course, students will simulate a stakeholder dialogue to better understand the underlying mechanisms and challenges in bridging research, policy and practice. Students will take different roles and prepare the dialogue accordingly. An introduction to frameworks of evidence-informed policy-making,

argumentation theory, and to stakeholder engagement will provide the theoretical foundation. In addition to active participation in the dialogue, it is expected that students engage in a post-dialogue discussion about the achieved goals.