Forging Alliances to Bridge the Research-policy Gap

Forging alliances to bridge the research-policy gap.

It is critical that research findings be translated into policy if the research is to be beneficial. Researchers can play a role in bridging the research-policy gap by participating in the drafting of legislation and regulations, by testifying before lawmakers, and by building collaborations with key entities, including non-profit and governmental bodies outside of the health arena. Advocacy is...

Forging Alliances in Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Research (FAIRR): A Logic Model.

In a patient-centered care era, rehabilitation can benefit from researcher-clinician collaboration to effectively and efficiently produce the interdisciplinary science that is needed to improve patient-centered outcomes. The authors propose the use of the Forging Alliances in Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Research (FAIRR) logic model to provide guidance to rehabilitation scientists and clini...

How to bridge the health literacy gap.

Communicating with patients in a way they understand will lead to better outcomes and avoid mistakes and uncertainty.

The Ontario Drug Policy Research Network: bridging the gap between Research and Drug Policy.

Policymakers have cited several barriers to using evidence in policy decisions, including lack of research relevance and timeliness. In recent years, several reports have focused on the successes and challenges of researcher-policymaker collaborations, a form of policy engagement intended to help overcome barriers to the use of research evidence in policymaking. Although these reports often dem...

The Health Policy and Management (HPAM) Gap- From Diagnosis to Prescription: A Response to Recent Commentaries