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doi: 10.1332/17442646X14538259555968pmid: N/A
Abstract: Civil society organisations increasingly mediate the creation and exchange of evidence in their activities with policy-makers and practitioners. This article extends knowledge on evidence in policy-making settings to civil society contexts. As an exploratory and qualitative study, it shows how nine UK-based organisations working on issues including migration and social welfare hold different perceptions of evidence and its usefulness. A range of related factors involving individuals, organisations, sectors, and issue areas emerge as contingent contributors to these variations. The results suggest that researchers and practitioners seeking to engage with civil society using evidence should consider context-specific values, skills, motivations, and timeliness. References: 32 references open in new window Opening the references page in a new window requires javascript to be enabled in your browser. Articles that cite this article? Keywords: CIVIL SOCIETY ; EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH ; INTERMEDIARIES ; KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE Document Type: Research Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.1332/17442646X14538259555968 Affiliations: Email: [email protected] Publication date: 2017-05-01 More about this publication? Evidence & Policy is the first peer-reviewed journal dedicated to comprehensive and critical assessment of the relationship between research evidence and the concerns of policy makers and practitioners, as well as researchers. Sign up for all available Policy Press free trials Editorial Board Information for Authors Subscribe to this Title Policy Press journals homepage Evidence & Policy fast track articles Ingenta Connect is not responsible for the content or availability of external websites
Powell, Alison, Davies, Huw, Nutley, Sandra
doi: 10.1332/174426416X14534671325644pmid: N/A
Abstract: Despite a burgeoning literature and the development of new theories about knowledge mobilisation in the past 15 years, findings from this online survey in 2014 of over 100 research agencies (n=106; response rate 57%) show the challenges of making effective use of formal and informal learning. Many agencies rely on traditional knowledge 'push' activities; formal use of theoretical models and frameworks is patchy; and knowledge-sharing between agencies and the comprehensive evaluation of knowledge mobilisation programmes are limited. Closer links between research agencies, and between these and knowledge mobilisation researchers, could enhance future knowledge mobilisation practice and theory. References: 41 references open in new window Opening the references page in a new window requires javascript to be enabled in your browser. Articles that cite this article? Keywords: EVIDENCE-BASED POLICY ; EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE ; KNOWLEDGE MOBILISATION ; RESEARCH INTERMEDIATION Document Type: Research Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.1332/174426416X14534671325644 Affiliations: 1: Email: [email protected] 2: Email: [email protected] 3: Email: [email protected] Publication date: 2017-05-01 More about this publication? Evidence & Policy is the first peer-reviewed journal dedicated to comprehensive and critical assessment of the relationship between research evidence and the concerns of policy makers and practitioners, as well as researchers. Sign up for all available Policy Press free trials Editorial Board Information for Authors Subscribe to this Title Policy Press journals homepage Evidence & Policy fast track articles Ingenta Connect is not responsible for the content or availability of external websites
Jessani, Nasreen, Kennedy, Caitlin, Bennett, Sara
doi: 10.1332/174426416X14595114153349pmid: N/A
Abstract: This article examines the complex interactions and strategies for engagement – both existing as well as desired – between academic Knowledge Brokers (KBs) and national health policymakers in Kenya. Based on semi-structured interviews with academic KBs and university leaders from six Schools of Public Health (SPHs) as well as national policymakers, the authors found that a delicate balance between leveraging personal individual relationships and establishing more sustained institutional partnerships is important for engagement. The authors provide a list of recommended strategies for effective and tailored engagement, and highlight the important but under-appreciated dual role of academic KBs within Kenyan universities. References: 48 references open in new window Opening the references page in a new window requires javascript to be enabled in your browser. Articles that cite this article? Keywords: ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY ; EVIDENCE-INFORMED DECISION MAKING ; KENYA ; KNOWLEDGE BROKERING ; SCHOOLS OF PUBLIC HEALTH Document Type: Research Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.1332/174426416X14595114153349 Affiliations: 1: Email: [email protected] 2: Email: [email protected] 3: Email: [email protected] Publication date: 2017-05-01 More about this publication? Evidence & Policy is the first peer-reviewed journal dedicated to comprehensive and critical assessment of the relationship between research evidence and the concerns of policy makers and practitioners, as well as researchers. Sign up for all available Policy Press free trials Editorial Board Information for Authors Subscribe to this Title Policy Press journals homepage Evidence & Policy fast track articles Ingenta Connect is not responsible for the content or availability of external websites
Kapiriri, Lydia, Sinding, Christina, Arnold, Emmy
doi: 10.1332/174426416X14636037877986pmid: N/A
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Willis, Cameron, Riley, Barbara, Lewis, Mary, Stockton, Lisa, Yessis, Jennifer
doi: 10.1332/174426416X14609194878495pmid: N/A
Abstract: This paper aims to provide public health organisations involved in chronic disease prevention with conceptual and practical guidance for developing contextually sensitive knowledge-to-action (KTA) strategies. Methods involve an analysis of 13 relevant conceptual KTA frameworks, and a review of three case examples of organisations with active KTA agendas. From this analysis, this paper identifies and discusses four key principles for enhancing organisational KTA strategy: (1) align knowledge production and action; (2) foster connections among relevant stakeholders; (3) understand and work with key contextual factors; and (4) consider a diverse yet coherent set of KTA activities. References: 19 references open in new window Opening the references page in a new window requires javascript to be enabled in your browser. Articles that cite this article? Keywords: KNOWLEDGE TO ACTION ; KNOWLEDGE TRANSLATION ; PREVENTION ; PUBLIC HEALTH Document Type: Research Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.1332/174426416X14609194878495 Affiliations: 1: Email: [email protected] 2: Email: [email protected] 3: Email: [email protected] 4: Email: [email protected] 5: Email: [email protected] Publication date: 2017-05-01 More about this publication? Evidence & Policy is the first peer-reviewed journal dedicated to comprehensive and critical assessment of the relationship between research evidence and the concerns of policy makers and practitioners, as well as researchers. Sign up for all available Policy Press free trials Editorial Board Information for Authors Subscribe to this Title Policy Press journals homepage Evidence & Policy fast track articles Ingenta Connect is not responsible for the content or availability of external websites
Barnsley, Kathryn, Walters, E Haydn, Wood-Baker, Richard
doi: 10.1332/174426416X14615120637063pmid: N/A
Abstract: Tasmania led in several areas of tobacco control legislation reform in the period 1997 to 2010. Despite this, Tasmania lagged in other crucial areas, particularly the allocation of resources for community education, mass media campaigns and cessation programmes. Key impediments were crony capitalism; the conservative ideology of 'white male' politicians; cognitive dissonance of smoking politicians; a lack of perception of priority regarding the scientific research evidence about smoking risk; and delays caused by the tobacco industry. This study analyses the political situation in Tasmania and argues that evidence-based progress on tobacco control resource allocation was not established until 2013. References: 36 references open in new window Opening the references page in a new window requires javascript to be enabled in your browser. Articles that cite this article? Keywords: CRONY CAPITALISM ; EVIDENCE-BASED POLICY ; FEMALE POLITICIANS ; TOBACCO CONTROL Document Type: Research Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.1332/174426416X14615120637063 Affiliations: 1: Email: [email protected] 2: Email: [email protected] 3: Email: [email protected] Publication date: 2017-05-01 More about this publication? Evidence & Policy is the first peer-reviewed journal dedicated to comprehensive and critical assessment of the relationship between research evidence and the concerns of policy makers and practitioners, as well as researchers. Sign up for all available Policy Press free trials Editorial Board Information for Authors Subscribe to this Title Policy Press journals homepage Evidence & Policy fast track articles Ingenta Connect is not responsible for the content or availability of external websites
Crammond, Bradley R, Carey, Gemma
doi: 10.1332/174426416X14538920677201pmid: N/A
Abstract: The considerable evidence base linking social conditions to population health has spurred many in public health to call for political action. Most of these conditions fall outside the purview of health departments, meaning that advocates are increasingly calling on other government sectors to improve health. Whether levelled at the whole-of-government or individual departments these calls seek a paradigm shift in governmental goals. Paradigmatic political change is an essentially normative process – one based upon ethical, rather than empirical, reasoning. Successfully achieving political change requires that public health advocates improve their normative justification for change and reduce their reliance upon evidence-based arguments. References: 25 references open in new window Opening the references page in a new window requires javascript to be enabled in your browser. Articles that cite this article? Keywords: EVIDENCE-BASED POLICY ; SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH Document Type: Regular Paper DOI: https://doi.org/10.1332/174426416X14538920677201 Affiliations: 1: Email: [email protected] 2: Email: [email protected] Publication date: 2017-05-01 More about this publication? Evidence & Policy is the first peer-reviewed journal dedicated to comprehensive and critical assessment of the relationship between research evidence and the concerns of policy makers and practitioners, as well as researchers. Sign up for all available Policy Press free trials Editorial Board Information for Authors Subscribe to this Title Policy Press journals homepage Evidence & Policy fast track articles Ingenta Connect is not responsible for the content or availability of external websites
doi: 10.1332/174426417X14930267163813pmid: N/A
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