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Comment
. 2006 Jan;1(2):49-54.

A decision-maker's perspective on Lavis and Lomas

Rick Roger  1
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Comment

A decision-maker's perspective on Lavis and Lomas

Rick Roger. Healthc Policy. 2006 Jan.

Abstract
in English, French

Advancement in research synthesis, so well articulated and advocated by Lomas (2005) and Lavis et al. (2005), is a necessary but not sufficient development for the systematized use of research in managerial practice. Although significant progress in the use of evidence-based approaches can be witnessed, enriching efforts need to progress within both the management and research communities. Contextualized by direct experience with harm reduction approaches to population health improvement, this commentary offers propositions concerning the nature of the researcher/decision-maker interchange, arguing for a pronounced strengthening of involvement and activity at all levels in the service delivery system.

Les progrès réalisés dans la synthèse des preuves, si bien articulés et présentés par Lomas (2005) et Lavis et al. (2005), sont un développement nécessaire mais insuffisant pour assurer une utilisation systématique de la recherche dans le travail des gestionnaires. Bien qu’on observe des progrès significatifs dans l’utilisation des méthodes fondées sur les preuves, davantage d’efforts doivent être déployés pour promouvoir cette utilisation au sein des communautés de gestion et de recherche. Contextualisé par une expérience directe dans les méthodes axées sur la réduction des préjudices en ce qui a trait à l’amélioration de la santé de la population, ce commentaire offre des propositions concernant la nature de l’échange entre chercheurs et décideurs et préconise un accroissement prononcé de la participation et des initiatives à tous les paliers du système de prestation de services.

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