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Published in: Health Research Policy and Systems 1/2009

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SUPPORT Tools for Evidence-informed Policymaking in health 6: Using research evidence to address how an option will be implemented

Authors: Atle Fretheim, Susan Munabi-Babigumira, Andrew D Oxman, John N Lavis, Simon Lewin

Published in: Health Research Policy and Systems | Special Issue 1/2009

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Abstract

This article is part of a series written for people responsible for making decisions about health policies and programmes and for those who support these decision makers.
After a policy decision has been made, the next key challenge is transforming this stated policy position into practical actions. What strategies, for instance, are available to facilitate effective implementation, and what is known about the effectiveness of such strategies? We suggest five questions that can be considered by policymakers when implementing a health policy or programme. These are: 1. What are the potential barriers to the successful implementation of a new policy? 2. What strategies should be considered in planning the implementation of a new policy in order to facilitate the necessary behavioural changes among healthcare recipients and citizens? 3. What strategies should be considered in planning the implementation of a new policy in order to facilitate the necessary behavioural changes in healthcare professionals? 4. What strategies should be considered in planning the implementation of a new policy in order to facilitate the necessary organisational changes? 5. What strategies should be considered in planning the implementation of a new policy in order to facilitate the necessary systems changes?
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Metadata
Title
SUPPORT Tools for Evidence-informed Policymaking in health 6: Using research evidence to address how an option will be implemented
Authors
Atle Fretheim
Susan Munabi-Babigumira
Andrew D Oxman
John N Lavis
Simon Lewin
Publication date
01-12-2009
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Health Research Policy and Systems / Issue Special Issue 1/2009
Electronic ISSN: 1478-4505
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1478-4505-7-S1-S6

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