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1Peel Public Health, 10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite B, PO Box 2009, Stn B, Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T 0E5. megan.ward@peelregion.ca
Healthcare Management Forum
|July 2, 2011
Summary
A 9-step process was developed to integrate research into public health decisions in Canada. This systematic approach, supported by tools and training, aids evidence-based decision-making within the organization.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Services Research
- Knowledge Translation
Background:
- Public health organizations require systematic methods to integrate research findings into policy and practice.
- Effective knowledge translation is crucial for evidence-based public health decision-making.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and implement a systematic process for applying research to public health decisions.
- To enhance the use of research evidence in a large Canadian public health organization.
Main Methods:
- A 9-step process was designed for systematic research application.
- Tools and training were developed to support research access, appraisal, and application.
- Kotter and Cohen's change management theory guided organizational implementation.
Main Results:
- A structured 9-step process for evidence-informed decision-making was created.
- The organization implemented the process using change management strategies.
- Resources for accessing, appraising, and applying research were provided.
Conclusions:
- A systematic process can effectively integrate research into public health decision-making.
- Change management principles are vital for successful implementation of research application processes.
- The developed framework supports evidence-based practices in public health organizations.
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