Six Public Policy Recommendations to Increase the Translation and Utilization of Research Evidence in Public Health Practice

Pogrmilović, Bojana Klepač; Krahe, Michelle; Spaaij, Ramón; Craike, Melinda

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“…Although it is notoriously difficult to demonstrate the impact of public health interventions, 60 there is still a recognised need to build an evidence base around interventions that aim to reduce health inequalities and improve population health. 61 It is, therefore, important for hospitals to better evaluate and communicate their activities and findings in the future.…”

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How do children’s hospitals address health inequalities: a grey literature scoping review

Brennan,

Stres,

Egboko

et al. 2024

BMJ Open

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ObjectivesHealth inequalities are systematic differences in health between people, which are avoidable and unfair. Globally, more political strategies are required to address health inequalities, which have increased since the global SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 pandemic, with a disproportionate impact on children. This scoping review aimed to identify and collate information on how hospitals around the world that deliver care to children have addressed health inequalities.DesignScoping review focused solely on grey literature.Eligibility criteria for selecting studiesFollowing Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines, a four-step approach to identifying literature was adopted.Data sourcesOverton, OpenGrey, OpenMD, Trip Database, DuckDuckGo, Google, targeted websites and children’s hospital websites were searched on March 2023 for items published since 2010.Data extraction and synthesisRetrieved items were screened against clear inclusion and exclusion criteria before data were extracted by two independent reviewers using a data extraction tool. Studies were tabulated by a hospital. A meta-analysis was not conducted due to the varied nature of studies and approaches.ResultsOur study identified 26 approaches to reduction of health inequalities, from 17 children’s hospitals. Approaches were categorised based on their size and scope. Seven approaches were defined as macro, including hospital-wide inequality strategies. Ten approaches were classed as meso, including the establishment of new departments and research centres. Micro approaches (n=9) included one-off projects or interventions offered to specific groups/services. Almost half of the reported approaches did not discuss the evaluation of impact.ConclusionsChildren’s hospitals provide a suitable location to conduct public health interventions. This scoping review provides examples of approaches on three scales delivered at hospitals across high-income countries. Hospitals with the most comprehensive and extensive range of approaches employ dedicated staff within the hospital and community. This review indicates the value of recruitment of both public health-trained staff and culturally similar staff to deliver community-based interventions.

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How do children’s hospitals address health inequalities: a grey literature scoping review

Brennan,

Stres,

Egboko

et al. 2024

BMJ Open

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“…Indeed, this is not an issue related to place‐based efforts alone. The evidence produced through academic research might not be relevant for practice, timely, actionable or accessible 96 . Academic researchers, who are usually discipline‐based, often do not produce evidence that addresses the complex problems faced by practitioners and decision‐makers who are engaged in place‐based work 79,83,97–100 .…”

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“…84 More importantly, many academic researchers are not trained in knowledge translation and therefore lack the skills to develop and disseminate practical resources. 83 If academic researchers are to engage in more knowledge translation strategies, a range of policy and institutional changes are required, such as the full funding of knowledge translation plans, recognition of dissemination activities in funding timelines, 85 and training of academic researchers in knowledge translation.…”

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“…The evidence produced through academic research might not be relevant for practice, timely, actionable or accessible. 96 Academic researchers, who are usually discipline-based, often do not produce evidence that addresses the complex problems faced by practitioners and decision-makers who are engaged in place-based work. 79,83,[97][98][99][100] Regarding timeliness, academic research processes, such as ethics and peer review, are lengthy resulting in academic research findings that might not be timely.…”

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Scoping review of practice‐focused resources to support the implementation of place‐based approaches

Klepac,

Branch,

McVey

et al. 2023

Health Prom J of Aust

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Issue AddressedThere is increasing interest across public health research, policy, and practice in place‐based approaches to improve health outcomes. Practice‐focused resources, such as grey literature, courses and websites, are utilised by practitioners to support the implementation of place‐based approaches.MethodsA detailed search of two search engines: Google and DuckDuckGo to identify free practice‐focused resources was conducted.ResultsForty‐one resources met inclusion criteria, including 26 publications, 13 web‐based resources and two courses. They were mainly focused on collaboration, developed by not‐for‐profit organisations, focused on a broad target audience, and supported people living with disadvantage. The publications we reviewed generally: clearly stated important information, such as the author of the publication; used their own evaluations, professional experience and other grey literature as supporting evidence; included specific, practical implementation strategies; and were easy to read.ConclusionsBased on findings, we recommend that: (1) the development of resources to support evidence‐informed practice and governance be prioritised; (2) resources clearly state their target audience and tailor communication to this audience; (3) resources draw on evidence from a range of sources; (4) resources continue to include practical implementation strategies supported by examples and (5) resource content be adaptable to different contexts (e.g., different settings and/or target populations).So What?This is the first review of practice‐focused resources to support the implementation of place‐based approaches and the findings can be used to reduce duplication of efforts and inform future research, policy, and practice, particularly the refinement of existing resources and the development of future resources.

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What does the Service System Know about the Community it Serves? A Grey Literature Review of Children, Young People, and Families Experiencing Place-based Disadvantage

Stuart,

Krahe,

Gibson

2023

Urban Policy and Research

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Six Public Policy Recommendations to Increase the Translation and Utilization of Research Evidence in Public Health Practice

Cited by 4 publications

References 54 publications

How do children’s hospitals address health inequalities: a grey literature scoping review

How do children’s hospitals address health inequalities: a grey literature scoping review

Scoping review of practice‐focused resources to support the implementation of place‐based approaches

What does the Service System Know about the Community it Serves? A Grey Literature Review of Children, Young People, and Families Experiencing Place-based Disadvantage

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