Common Assessment Project and Peer Reviews
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unit_2_pp.pptxHealth Care Management
Role and use of evidence in policymaking: an analysis of case studies from the health sector in Nigeria
Analysis of the role of evidence is still an evolving area in the developing world countries
Where evidence is utilized, it is significantly influenced by cognitive and institutional features of the policy process.
Results from the study indicate that informal evidence such as expert opinion is useful in the policy drafting stage
Formal evidence such as survey reports and research publications is the most crucial in the agenda-setting stage
Various types of evidence are critical in health policy development in Nigeria and other similar contexts
Different evidence types coupled with structures for generating evidence can enhance the development of healthy policies
However, policymakers need to exercise some judgement when selecting available evidence to be used for decision making.
Climate for evidence informed health system policymaking in Cameroon and Uganda before and after the introduction of knowledge translation platforms:
The success of health development efforts depends upon the degree to which policy actors use research evidence
Knowledge translation systems such as Evidence Informed Policy Networks (EVIPNet) form a vital base for decision making
Emerging economies have a reputation of neglecting the role of research evidence in policy and program development
A structured review of government documents revealed that evidence was poorly used across countries and periods
However, there has been an improvement in the use of data and research in making policies
The findings from this study can be applied by health stakeholders globally to shape health plans and policies
The findings are specifically applicable in performance monitoring and evaluation.
Evidence-informed policy formulation and implementation: a comparative case study of two national polices for improving health and social care in Sweden
Health policymakers use various types of information in formulating policies.
This study develops a model for the formulation and implementation of policies using evidence
The study outlines the use of evidence in policy formulation, policy implementation and evaluation
Use of evidence also involves balancing other types of information in health plan policy making and decision making
The study revealed that the use of evidence differed greatly in both studies
What is considered as evidence depends largely on the nature of the policy
Beliefs of the policy actors also contribute to the differences in use of evidence for various programs
Enhancing evidence informed policymaking in complex health systems: lessons from multi-site collaborative approaches
There is a growing interest to ensure evidenced-based policy making as a way of improving the performance of health systems
This study assesses the professionals abilities to acquire and analyze evidence in decision making
Findings indicate the need to consider approaches of embedding the use of research in real world decision making
The study identifies commonalities on how to engage stakeholders and fostering researchers and policymakers
Findings from the study highlight the importance of cross-learning in complex decision making
Findings also highlight the importance of developing specific approaches for specific contexts and policy needs.
Also, it is necessary to nurture the capabilities of policy makers and researchers to engage on a continuous and timely manner.
