Strategies for Supporting Public Health Research for European Community Policies
This research focuses on strategies to support public health policy in the European Community. Key elements include action research with part-time researchers, anticipating health improvements, diffusing research findings effectively, linking data on social issues, and mobilizing existing expertise for cost-effective solutions.
Strategies for Supporting Public Health Research for European Community Policies
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PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH FOR EUROPEAN COMMUNITY POLICIES Identifying strategies for policy support Gastein, September 25-27, 2002 Prof. Mia Defever, Ph.D.School of Public HealthUniversity of Leuven
STRATEGIES EU RESEARCH • Include “action research”, with researchers on part- time appointments in policy making or clinical activities
STRATEGIES EU RESEARCH • Anticipate a visible avenue for public health improvements
STRATEGIES EU RESEARCH • Anticipate the diffusion of research findings: * anchor diffusion in the process of acquiring knowledge * consider diffusion as critical for funding
STRATEGIES EU RESEARCH • Link with data on social, managerial and policy issues; focus on: * Feasibility (benefits recognisable) * Necessity for a European approach * Financial implications / cost- effectiveness issues for the different stakeholders
STRATEGIES EU RESEARCH • Do not reinvent the wheel. Mobilise partners who have produced work on the issues and are committed
STRATEGIES EU RESEARCH • Mobilise key researchers in alliance with key institutions and organisations
STRATEGIES EU RESEARCH • Pool excellence among public health leaders