Public health knowledge utilisation by policy actors: an evaluation study in Midden-Holland, the Netherlands

Goede, J. de; Steenkamer, Betty; Treurniet, Henriëtte; Putters, Kim; Oers, Hans van

doi:10.1332/174426411x552972

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“…Estabrooks, 1999;Larsen, 1982). However, we have adopted a similar scale to that of Knott and Wildavsky (1980) because it has been frequently cited in the literature, has been used to measure research use among government officials and academics, and has been shown to be reliable (Cherney and McGee, 2011;de Goede et al, 2011;Landry et al, 2001aLandry et al, , 2001bLester, 1993). Conceptually, the RU scale can be referred to as a 'ladder of utilisation' and Table 1 provides the descriptions for each stage of research use (or rung of the ladder), as presented in our questionnaire to Australian social scientists.…”

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The utilisation of social science research – the perspectives of academic researchers in Australia

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Povey

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Journal of Sociology

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This article reports results from a survey of academic social scientists in Australian universities on reported levels of research utilisation by non-academic users. Using the scale of research utilisation we examine levels of research impact and explore a range of variables to understand factors influencing the use of academic social science research by policy-makers and practitioners.The results indicate that research uptake is enhanced through mechanisms that improve research transfer and the intensity of interactions between academic researchers and users. Our findings provide insights into how the impact of social science research can be improved and draws attention to factors that need to be considered in efforts to evaluate and enhance the impact of academic social research.

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Section: Measuring Research Utilisationmentioning

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The utilisation of social science research – the perspectives of academic researchers in Australia

Cherney

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Povey

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Journal of Sociology

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“…The respondents averaged 6.25 minutes for completion. The survey was based on de Goede et al’s adaptation of the ‘ladder of utilisation’ [ 33 – 35 ], developed to measure use of a national epidemiological report by government officials, public health professionals, and care providers in the Netherlands. Survey questions were slightly modified from earlier use by PHAC to include producers of the CIS report and add one open-ended question.…”

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“…Sample of questions asked regarding the use of the CIS-2008 (abbreviated version). Questions adapted from de Goede et al [ 33 ]: I received the CIS-2008 report. I have read and understood the information in the CIS-2008.…”

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“…The present research is a part of a larger study undertaken at PHAC to adapt and pilot a variety of tools to measure the uptake and use of PHAC-produced or -supported knowledge products by its key partners and stakeholders, with the intent of identifying several tools that could be used for ongoing collection of performance measurement data [ 17 – 32 ]. Given that development and dissemination of surveillance knowledge products is a key function of PHAC, a survey adapted by de Goede et al, which operationalizes the “Knowledge Utilisation Ladder” was identified as a promising option, because it had been used to assess uptake and use of epidemiological knowledge products with policy makers and practitioners in the Netherlands [ 33 – 35 ].…”

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How has child maltreatment surveillance data been used in Canada?

Martin

2014

Health Res Policy Sys

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BackgroundRecently, a survey was performed as part of a larger study at the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) to develop and pilot a series of tools to measure the uptake and use of PHAC-produced or -supported knowledge products by its key partners and stakeholders. This article aims to i) examine the uptake and use of the Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect 2008 (CIS-2008) and to ii) assess the utility of a knowledge uptake survey for collecting performance measurement data.MethodsUsing the knowledge utilization ladder as a theoretical framework, a short survey was developed around the themes of reception, cognition, conversation, reference, effort, influence, and implementation. The survey was administered electronically to potential end-users of the CIS-2008. The final sample comprised 85 respondents.ResultsThe results demonstrated that the majority of the respondents were aware of CIS-2008 and had read and used it. A wide array of disciplines and sectors were identified as end-users. Types of use included discussion of CIS data with social workers, child welfare and health advocates, students, medical and legal professionals, and senior government decision makers. Further, CIS was referenced in reports, articles, policy research, community programs, and funding proposals and was used to influence or support the development of policies, programs, and projects. Valuable information on the use of surveillance reports, such as CIS-2008, can be gathered from a brief survey that was easy to administer, cost effective, and that respondents needed minimal time to complete.ConclusionsPiloting of the survey demonstrated that the tool, while not perfect, is quite useful for capturing performance measurement information; CIS-2008 is appreciated and used. There is an increased recognition of the importance of the CIS as a unique source of Canadian child maltreatment surveillance data that can influence and lead to the implementation of new programs and policies. Although suggestions for improvement of the CIS-2008 were provided, the present findings offer support for ongoing national child maltreatment surveillance.

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“…Given the specific Dutch context we designed multiple questions for each concept, since the concepts can have several meanings [5]. This was also suggested by Ouimet et al [16], who pointed out that, in order to obtain more understanding of research utilization, more precise questions are needed. The questions we developed initially were pre-tested by, and discussed with, ten practitioners in the public health field (three RPHS epidemiologists, four RPHS local health policy advisors, and three local health officials).…”

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Looking for interaction: quantitative measurement of research utilization by Dutch local health officials

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BackgroundIn the Netherlands, local authorities are required by law to develop local health memoranda, based on epidemiological analyses. The purpose of this study was to assess the actual use of these epidemiological reports by municipal health officials and associated factors that affect this use.MethodBased on a conceptual framework, we designed a questionnaire in which we operationalized instrumental, conceptual, and symbolic use, the interaction between researchers and local health officials, and four clusters of barriers in this interaction process. We conducted an internet survey among 155 Dutch local health officials representing 35% of all Dutch municipalities. By means of multiple regression analyses, we gained insight into the related factors for each of the three types of research utilization.ResultsThe results show that local health officials use epidemiological research more often in a conceptual than an instrumental or symbolic way. This can be explained by the complexity of the local policy process which is often linked to policies in other areas, and the various policy actors involved. Conceptual use was statistically associated with a presentation given by the epidemiologist during the policy process, the presence of obstructions regarding the report's accessibility, and the local official's personal belief systems and interests originating from different professional values and responsibilities. Instrumental and symbolic use increased with the involvement of local officials in the research process.ConclusionsThe results of this study provide a partial solution to understanding and influencing research utilization. The quantitative approach underpins earlier qualitative findings on this topic. The outcomes suggest that RPHS epidemiologists can use different strategies to improve research utilization. 'Blurring the boundaries', and the enhancement of interfaces between epidemiologists and local health officials, like direct interactions into each other's work processes, is expected to create better possibilities for optimizing research use.

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Public health knowledge utilisation by policy actors: an evaluation study in Midden-Holland, the Netherlands

Cited by 6 publications

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The utilisation of social science research – the perspectives of academic researchers in Australia

The utilisation of social science research – the perspectives of academic researchers in Australia

How has child maltreatment surveillance data been used in Canada?

Looking for interaction: quantitative measurement of research utilization by Dutch local health officials

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