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The Developing Role of Evidence-Based Environmental Health: Perceptions, Experiences, and Understandings From the
Surindar Dhesi1,2, Jill Stewart3
1University of Manchester, UK.
Environmental health professionals in England show varied understanding of evidence-based practice. Adopting this approach is crucial for securing funding and integrating into the modern public health system.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Environmental Health
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Growing recognition of social determinants of health (SDOH) and the role of environmental health in addressing them.
- The public health system increasingly expects evidence-based practice (EBP) for funding and operational roles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore perceptions and experiences of evidence-based practice among public health professionals in England.
- To identify challenges and opportunities for integrating EBP within the environmental health sector.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research methodology employed.
- Investigated professionals from diverse backgrounds across healthcare and local government services in England.
Main Results:
- Significant differences observed in understanding and application of EBP among professionals.
- Lack of a strong EBP tradition in environmental health poses challenges for funding and full integration.
- Tensions and frustrations exist between environmental health practitioners and other professionals due to differing work traditions.
Conclusions:
- Environmental health needs to develop a stronger tradition of evidence-based practice to align with current public health expectations.
- Willingness to adopt EBP exists, but requires time, investment, and strategic development.
- Addressing these challenges is key for environmental health to effectively contribute to public health initiatives and secure necessary resources.
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