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Utilizing research in practice and generating evidence from practice.

A M Learmonth1

  • 1County Durham Health Authority, Appleton House, Lanchester Road, Durham DH1 5XZ, UK.

Health Education Research
|January 6, 2001
PubMed
Summary

This study explores evidence-based practice in health promotion, focusing on the UK National Health Service (NHS). It highlights integrating research into practice and using evaluated practice to inform future research, offering recommendations for improvement.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Evidence-based practice (EBP) is crucial in health promotion.
  • Tensions exist between research generation and health promotion activities.
  • The UK National Health Service (NHS) context is a primary focus, with international relevance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of EBP in health promotion.
  • To explore the integration of research evidence into health promotion.
  • To examine how robustly evaluated practice can inform research agendas.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of evidence.
  • Exploration of two key aspects of EBP using UK-based examples.
  • Development of recommendations for iterative improvement.

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Main Results:

  • Identified challenges at the research-health promotion interface.
  • Demonstrated methods for incorporating research into practice.
  • Showcased how practice evaluation can drive research.

Conclusions:

  • Eight recommendations are proposed to foster an iterative cycle of theory and practice development in health promotion.
  • Strengthening the link between research and practice is essential for advancing health promotion.
  • A systematic approach is needed to enhance the effectiveness and evidence base of health promotion initiatives.