Perceptions on the role of evidence: An English alcohol policy case study

TY - JOUR

T1 - Perceptions on the role of evidence

T2 - An English alcohol policy case study

AU - Toner, Paul Tomas

AU - Lloyd, Charlie

AU - Thom, Betsy

AU - MacGregor, Susanne

AU - Godfrey, Christine Ann

AU - Herring, Rachel

AU - Tchilingirian, Jordan

PY - 2014/1

Y1 - 2014/1

N2 - 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.

AB - 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.

U2 - 10.1332/10.1332/174426514X13899745453819

DO - 10.1332/10.1332/174426514X13899745453819

M3 - Article

SN - 1744-2648

VL - 10

SP - 93

EP - 112

JO - Evidence and Policy

JF - Evidence and Policy

IS - 1

ER -