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Research glut and information famine: making research evidence more useful for policymakers.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18607053     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The gap between the two worlds of researchers and policymakers renders the use of research in the policy-making process problematic. Policymakers have three primary needs in their use of research evidence: clear translation, accessible and easy-to-use information, and relevance to the policy context. These needs are sometimes at odds with the priorities of the research community. This paper describes the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Synthesis Project, which aims to strengthen links between research and policy making by synthesizing evidence on pressing health policy questions.
Authors:
David C Colby; Brian C Quinn; Claudia H Williams; Linda T Bilheimer; Sarah Goodell
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Health affairs (Project Hope)     Volume:  27     ISSN:  1544-5208     ISO Abbreviation:  Health Aff (Millwood)     Publication Date:    2008 Jul-Aug
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-07-08     Completed Date:  2008-11-24     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8303128     Medline TA:  Health Aff (Millwood)     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1177-82     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in Princeton, New Jersey, USA. dcolby@rwjf.org
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Evidence-Based Medicine
Health Policy*
Health Services Research*
Information Storage and Retrieval / standards*
Policy Making*
United States

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