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The Participant-Reported Implementation Update and Score PRIUS: A Novel Method for Capturing Implementation-Related Data Over Time
Published on: February 19, 2021
Next generation support and stronger institutions for evidence-informed policy-making
John N Lavis1, Mehrnaz Kheirandish2, Lubna Al-Ansary3
1Director, McMaster Health Forum, and Professor, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada.
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated evidence-informed policy-making, leading to innovations that enhance the quality and speed of evidence support for crucial decisions.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Policy Science
- Knowledge Translation
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the critical need for robust evidence-informed policy-making.
- Increased attention and resources were directed towards improving the interface between evidence generation and policy implementation.
Discussion:
- Three significant movements and innovations have emerged to strengthen evidence support systems.
- These advancements aim to increase the quality and relevance of evidence for policymakers.
- The focus is on aligning evidence delivery with the rapid pace of decision-making.
Key Insights:
- Enhanced capacity for generating high-quality, policy-relevant evidence.
- Improved mechanisms for timely dissemination and uptake of research findings.
- Development of innovative tools and frameworks supporting evidence-informed decisions.
Outlook:
- Continued integration of evidence into policy cycles.
- Potential for more agile and responsive governance.
- Strengthened public trust through transparent, evidence-based policies.
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