From bench to policy: a critical analysis of models for evidence-informed policymaking in healthcare
BackgroundThe use of research evidence in policy making is a complex and challenging process that has a long history in various fields, especially in healthcare. Different terms and concepts have been used to describe the relationship between research and policy, but they often lack clarity and cons...
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| description | BackgroundThe use of research evidence in policy making is a complex and challenging process that has a long history in various fields, especially in healthcare. Different terms and concepts have been used to describe the relationship between research and policy, but they often lack clarity and consensus. To address this gap, several strategies and models have been proposed to facilitate evidence informed policy making and to identify the key factors and mechanisms involved. This study aims to critically review the existing models of evidence informed policy making (EIPM) in healthcare and to assess their strengths and limitations.MethodA systematic search and review conducted to identify and critically assess EIPM models in healthcare. We searched PubMed, Web of Science and Scopus databases as major electronic databases and applied predefined inclusion criteria to select the models. We also checked the citations of the included models to find other scholars’ perspectives. Each model was described and critiqued each model in detail and discussed their features and limitations.ResultNine models of EIPM in healthcare were identified. While models had some strengths in comprehension, flexibility and theoretical foundations, analysis also identified limitations including: presupposing rational policymaking; lacking alternatives for time-sensitive situations; not capturing policy complexity; neglecting unintended effects; limited context considerations; inadequate complexity concepts; limited collaboration guidance; and unspecified evidence adaptations.ConclusionThe reviewed models provide useful frameworks for EIPM but need further improvement to address their limitations. Concepts from sociology of knowledge, change theory and complexity science can enrich the models. Future EIPM models should better account for the complexity of research-policy relationships and provide tailored strategies based on the policy context. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-eb44198e7dc64327a78f8393339b1d5b2024-03-26T04:20:46ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Public Health2296-25652024-03-011210.3389/fpubh.2024.12643151264315From bench to policy: a critical analysis of models for evidence-informed policymaking in healthcareSeyyed Hadi Jabali0Shahram Yazdani1Hamid Pourasghari2Mohammadreza Maleki3School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranVirtual School of Medical Education and Management, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranSchool of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranSchool of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranBackgroundThe use of research evidence in policy making is a complex and challenging process that has a long history in various fields, especially in healthcare. Different terms and concepts have been used to describe the relationship between research and policy, but they often lack clarity and consensus. To address this gap, several strategies and models have been proposed to facilitate evidence informed policy making and to identify the key factors and mechanisms involved. This study aims to critically review the existing models of evidence informed policy making (EIPM) in healthcare and to assess their strengths and limitations.MethodA systematic search and review conducted to identify and critically assess EIPM models in healthcare. We searched PubMed, Web of Science and Scopus databases as major electronic databases and applied predefined inclusion criteria to select the models. We also checked the citations of the included models to find other scholars’ perspectives. Each model was described and critiqued each model in detail and discussed their features and limitations.ResultNine models of EIPM in healthcare were identified. While models had some strengths in comprehension, flexibility and theoretical foundations, analysis also identified limitations including: presupposing rational policymaking; lacking alternatives for time-sensitive situations; not capturing policy complexity; neglecting unintended effects; limited context considerations; inadequate complexity concepts; limited collaboration guidance; and unspecified evidence adaptations.ConclusionThe reviewed models provide useful frameworks for EIPM but need further improvement to address their limitations. Concepts from sociology of knowledge, change theory and complexity science can enrich the models. Future EIPM models should better account for the complexity of research-policy relationships and provide tailored strategies based on the policy context.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1264315/fullevidence-informed policymakingresearch utilizationknowledge translationhealth policymodelcritical review |
| spellingShingle | Seyyed Hadi Jabali Shahram Yazdani Hamid Pourasghari Mohammadreza Maleki From bench to policy: a critical analysis of models for evidence-informed policymaking in healthcare Frontiers in Public Health evidence-informed policymaking research utilization knowledge translation health policy model critical review |
| title | From bench to policy: a critical analysis of models for evidence-informed policymaking in healthcare |
| title_full | From bench to policy: a critical analysis of models for evidence-informed policymaking in healthcare |
| title_fullStr | From bench to policy: a critical analysis of models for evidence-informed policymaking in healthcare |
| title_full_unstemmed | From bench to policy: a critical analysis of models for evidence-informed policymaking in healthcare |
| title_short | From bench to policy: a critical analysis of models for evidence-informed policymaking in healthcare |
| title_sort | from bench to policy a critical analysis of models for evidence informed policymaking in healthcare |
| topic | evidence-informed policymaking research utilization knowledge translation health policy model critical review |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1264315/full |
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