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Policy transfer, applying strategies across contexts, is explored to improve operational research (OR) use in policy. Understanding transfer conditions can enhance OR outcomes globally, especially in low- and middle-income countries.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health Policy
  • Health Services Research
  • Policy Analysis

Background:

  • Policy transfer, the adoption of strategies from one context to another, is a common phenomenon.
  • Understanding the conditions and facilitators of policy transfer is crucial for effective implementation.
  • Operational research (OR) findings often face challenges in translating to policy and practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define policy transfer and identify conditions under which it occurs.
  • To explore how policy transfer perspectives can enhance operational research (OR) efforts.
  • To examine facilitators for transferring OR results into policy and drawing lessons between countries.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of policy transfer theory.
  • Exploration of facilitators for OR transfer and lesson-drawing.
  • Case study example: Mexico's adoption of the DOTS strategy.

Main Results:

  • Policy transfer offers a new lens for analyzing OR processes and outcomes.
  • A model for policy transfer is proposed for qualitative research application.
  • While comprehensive research is intensive, OR projects can integrate policy transfer concepts and tools.

Conclusions:

  • Systematic analysis of policy transfer can improve OR outcomes at all levels.
  • Policy transfer frameworks can guide the planning, evaluation, and improvement of OR processes.
  • Integrating policy transfer insights can enhance the impact of OR on policy and practice worldwide.