Research-to-policy translation for prevention of disordered weight and shape control behaviors: A case example targeting dietary supplements sold for weight loss and muscle building

Austin, S. Bryn; Yu, Kimberly; Tran, Alvin; Mayer, B. G.

doi:10.1016/j.eatbeh.2016.03.037

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“…Two studies (about 7%) did not specific the geographic region or state in which the study took place [43,44]. Of the remaining studies, four examined policymaking in the Northeastern United States [45][46][47][48], four in the Western US [49][50][51][52], and one in the South [53]. The geographic regional groups used similar channels to disseminate evidence to policymakers including publications and presentations.…”

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“…The majority of studies focused on health topics (n = 12) [29,30,33,34,38,41,42,45,47,55,56,58] and child and family well-being (n = 6) [27,36,46,49,52,57]. The remaining studies covered the topics of education (n = 4) [39,43,53,54], guns [56], veterans [44], and general social research (n = 3) [31,32,48].…”

Section: Messagementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Researchers examined in-person meetings and communications as a channel to disseminate research (n = 9) [30,32,33,39,44,48,53,56,57]. Research and research summaries were also studied (n = 7) [30,31,42,47,49,52,54]. Both traditional (n = 6) [31,33,47,[52][53][54] and social media (n = 2) [47,53] were examined as channels to disseminate research to policymakers.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Research and research summaries were also studied (n = 7) [30,31,42,47,49,52,54]. Both traditional (n = 6) [31,33,47,[52][53][54] and social media (n = 2) [47,53] were examined as channels to disseminate research to policymakers. Other channels include conferences and presentations (n = 4) [33,34,49,57], electronic communication (n = 2) [27,57], online resources (n = 3) [34,49,58], and personal testimony (n =2) [42,52].…”

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Strategies for effective dissemination of research to United States policymakers: a systematic review

2020

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Background Research has the potential to influence US social policy; however, existing research in this area lacks a coherent message. The Model for Dissemination of Research provides a framework through which to synthesize lessons learned from research to date on the process of translating research to US policymakers. Methods The peer-reviewed and grey literature was systematically reviewed to understand common strategies for disseminating social policy research to policymakers in the United States. We searched Academic Search Premier, PolicyFile, SocINDEX, Social Work Abstracts, and Web of Science from January 1980 through December 2019. Articles were independently reviewed and thematically analyzed by two investigators and organized using the Model for Dissemination of Research. Results The search resulted in 5225 titles and abstracts for inclusion consideration. 303 full-text articles were reviewed with 27 meeting inclusion criteria. Common sources of research dissemination included government, academic researchers, the peer reviewed literature, and independent organizations. The most frequently disseminated research topics were health-related, and legislators and executive branch administrators were the most common target audience. Print materials and personal communication were the most common channels for disseminating research to policymakers. There was variation in dissemination channels by level of government (e.g., a more formal legislative process at the federal level compared with other levesl). Findings from this work suggest that dissemination is most effective when it starts early, galvanizes support, uses champions and brokers, considers contextual factors, is timely, relevant, and accessible, and knows the players and process. Conclusions Effective dissemination of research to US policymakers exists; yet, rigorous quantitative evaluation is rare. A number of cross-cutting strategies appear to enhance the translation of research evidence into policy. Registration Not registered.

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“…In a recent paper, Austin and colleagues describe a Strategic Science collaboration with a state representative and community partners to introduce a bill in Massachusetts to regulate the sale of dietary supplements to minors. 2 Ongoing collaboration with such change agents can inform additional research questions that need to be answered (e.g., the cost-effectiveness of such a bill, estimated number of lives it will save) to make progress and facilitate the communicating of emerging research findings back to those who can use them.…”

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Strategic science for eating disorders research and policy impact

Roberto

Brownell

2017

Intl J Eating Disorders

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Scientific research often fails to have relevance and impact because scientists do not engage policy makers and influencers in the process of identifying information needs and generating high priority questions. To address this scholarship-policy gap, we have developed a model of Strategic Science. This research approach involves working with policy makers and influencers to craft research questions that will answer important and timely policy-related questions. The goal is to create tighter links between research and policy and ensure findings are communicated efficiently to change agents best positioned to apply the research to policy debates. In this paper, we lay out a model for Strategic Science and describe how this approach may help advance policy research and action for eating disorders.

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Results of a strategic science study to inform policies targeting extreme thinness standards in the fashion industry

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Lowy

et al. 2017

Intl J Eating Disorders

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The appearance pressures experienced by fashion models have been criticized as harmful to their health, as well as increasing eating disorder risk among youth by promoting ideals of extreme thinness. Given recent legislation to protect models, we undertook a strategic science study to assess professional fashion models' perceptions of the potential impact and feasibility of seven policy proposals. A sample of 85 female fashion models, mean age = 22.7 years (SD 3.7) completed an online survey assessing unhealthy weight control behaviors (UWCB), perceived pressure from agencies to lose weight, as well as the perceived impact and feasibility of seven potential policy actions. Chi-squared analyses and multivariable logistic regressions compared UWCB among models who were asked to lose weight and those who were not. Friedman and Kendall's W tests were conducted to examine differences in impact and feasibility ratings across the seven policy proposals. Models reported high levels of pressure to lose weight, which was associated with higher odds of engaging in UWCB. The policy approaches rated as most impactful were those to increase worker protections, though they were rated as only moderately feasible. Requiring employers to provide food and a 30-min break for jobs longer than 6 h was rated as both impactful and feasible. Imposing restrictions on minimum BMI was rated as the least impactful. Approaches providing employment protections and healthier working conditions are most supported by professional models. These findings help to illuminate viable policy approaches from the perspective of key stakeholders.

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Research-to-policy translation for prevention of disordered weight and shape control behaviors: A case example targeting dietary supplements sold for weight loss and muscle building

Cited by 16 publications

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Strategies for effective dissemination of research to United States policymakers: a systematic review

Strategies for effective dissemination of research to United States policymakers: a systematic review

Strategic science for eating disorders research and policy impact

Results of a strategic science study to inform policies targeting extreme thinness standards in the fashion industry

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