Evidence-informed decision making in a public health setting

Megan Ward

doi:10.1016/j.hcmf.2011.01.005

Evidence-informed decision making in a public health setting

Healthc Manage Forum. 2011 Spring;24(1 Suppl):S8-16. doi: 10.1016/j.hcmf.2011.01.005.

[Article in English, French]

Author

Megan Ward¹

Affiliation

¹ Peel Public Health, 10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite B, PO Box 2009, Stn B, Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T 0E5. megan.ward@peelregion.ca

PMID: 21717945
DOI: 10.1016/j.hcmf.2011.01.005

Abstract

A process for systematically applying research to public health decisions was created for a large, public health organization in Canada. The 9-step process is supported by tools and training in accessing, appraising, and applying research. The process has been implemented throughout the organization using the change management theory developed by Kotter and Cohen.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Canada
Decision Making, Organizational*
Evidence-Based Practice*
Models, Theoretical
Program Development
Public Health Administration*