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Demonstrating excellence in practice-based research for public health
Margaret A Potter1, Beth E Quill, Geraldine S Aglipay
1Center for Public Health Practice, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Public Health Reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974)
|January 19, 2006
Summary
This guide explores practice-based research (PBR) to strengthen public health. It defines PBR, outlines methods, addresses challenges, and recommends actions for academic and practice communities.
Area of Science:
- Public Health Practice and Research
- Evidence-Based Public Health
- Translational Science
Background:
- Academic scholarship can enhance the evidence base for public health practice.
- Practice-based research (PBR) is crucial for advancing public health.
- A gap exists in understanding and implementing PBR effectively.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define practice-based research (PBR).
- To describe PBR approaches, models, and methods.
- To identify challenges and recommend actions for PBR stakeholders.
Main Methods:
- Document analysis and synthesis of existing literature on PBR.
- Exploration of best practices in academic and practice settings.
- Development of recommendations for enhancing PBR.
Main Results:
- PBR is defined with various approaches, models, and methods.
- Key challenges in implementing PBR are identified.
- Actionable recommendations are provided for academic and practice communities.
Conclusions:
- Strengthening PBR can enhance the public health evidence base.
- New partnerships between researchers and practitioners are vital.
- This work aims to advance the science of public health practice.