Abstract
This paper explores the competing influences which inform public health policy and describes the role that research evidence plays within the policy-making process. In particular it draws on a recent English alcohol policy case study to assess the role of evidence in informing policy and practice. Semi-structured interviews with key national, regional and local policy informants were transcribed and analysed thematically. A strong theme identified was that of the role of evidence. Findings are discussed in the context of competing views on what constitutes appropriate evidence for policy making.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 93-112 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| Journal | Evidence and Policy |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2014 |
Keywords
- Alcohol policy
- England
- Evidence-based policy
- Evidence-informed policy research evidence
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physiology
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
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Jordan Tchilingirian
- Department of Social & Policy Sciences - Senior Lecturer
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