The BREAK (Building Respite Evidence and Knowledge) Exchange is an international group of researchers, respite providers, agencies, and individuals who are committed to building a culture of evidence-based respite care.
Join the BREAK Exchange!
BENEFITS include:
CONNECT with a global network of researchers, respite providers, agencies, and individuals. Currently, there are more than 130 members from more than 12 countries in the Exchange!
LEARN about evidence-based respite care practices and research happening around the world.
SHARE your evidence-based practices or research with international partners. Feature your work in the monthly e-newsletter, on the BREAK Exchange website, or present a quarterly webinar.
COLLABORATE on an evaluation or research project. Leverage the Exchange to identify a potential partner for your next project!
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BREAK Exchange members are worldwide!
HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?
Joining the BREAK Exchange is free to anyone interested in building a culture of evidence-based respite care, including researchers, respite providers, agencies, and individuals.
There are many ways to get involved. Learn more >
Sign up for our email list. You will receive our monthly e-newsletter and stay up-t0-date on all BREAK Exchange activities. Sign me up >

The BREAK Exchange was established in 2018 by the University of Wisconsin – Madison School of Nursing in collaboration with the ARCH National Respite Network and the International Short Break Association and Shared Care Scotland.