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The California Health Policy Research Program - supporting policy making through evidence and responsive research.
Dylan H Roby1, Ken Jacobs2, Alex E Kertzner
1University of California, Los Angeles.
Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law
|May 21, 2014
Summary
This study details a successful university-stakeholder collaboration for health policy research. It highlights how shared input drove meaningful results and informed decision-making in California.
Area of Science:
- Health Policy Research
- Collaborative Research Models
- Evidence-Based Policymaking
Background:
- University-based research centers collaborated with diverse stakeholders.
- A funded program facilitated responsive research and evidence dissemination.
- Stakeholder input was crucial for policy analysis and decision-making.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the creation and execution of a university-stakeholder collaboration.
- To demonstrate how responsive research can inform health policy.
- To share lessons learned in managing such a collaborative initiative.
Main Methods:
- Convening deliberative meetings and producing research briefs.
- Conducting ad hoc data and policy analyses.
- Publishing peer-reviewed journal articles.
Main Results:
- New research and analyses were utilized by stakeholders and policymakers.
- University researchers gained valuable input on critical health policy issues.
- Stakeholder guidance significantly influenced research and policy outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Effective stakeholder engagement is vital for impactful health policy research.
- Building collaborative capacity enhances responsiveness and meaningful results.
- Lessons learned offer a framework for future university-policy partnerships.