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From big to small: a process for developing policy-relevant research summaries.

C Nadine Wathen1, Gillian K Watson, Susan M Jack

  • 1Faculty of Information and Media Studies, University of Western Ontario, London, ON.

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Research summaries tailored for policymakers can increase the use of evidence in decision-making. This project created accessible summaries to bridge the gap between research and policy implementation for the Ontario Women's Health Council.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Knowledge Translation
  • Public Policy

Background:

  • Government agencies and non-profits invest heavily in research that often remains underutilized.
  • Lengthy research reports can be inaccessible to busy policymakers.
  • Effective knowledge translation is crucial for evidence-informed decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a method for creating short, policy-relevant research summaries.
  • To address the needs and work contexts of policymakers.
  • To enhance the utilization of research evidence by the Ontario Women's Health Council.

Main Methods:

  • A case study approach was employed.
  • Research summaries were developed based on prioritized topics from the Ontario Women's Health Council.
  • Content was tailored to be easily understood and applied by policymakers.

Main Results:

  • The project successfully produced policy-relevant research summaries.
  • These summaries were designed to facilitate the understanding and application of research evidence.
  • The initiative aimed to improve evidence-informed decision-making in health policy.

Conclusions:

  • Short, targeted research summaries can improve research uptake in policy settings.
  • Understanding user needs is key to developing effective knowledge translation products.
  • This approach can help bridge the gap between research production and policy application.