Evidence based practice in road safety Jeremy Phillips Operations & Programmes Manager Sustainable & Safe Travel Team, Devon County Council Poppy Husband Evidence Based Researcher Devon County Council

Evidence Based Practice in Road Safety Jeremy Phillips Senior Safer Travel Manager Poppy Husband Evidence Based Researcher

Overview The Issue A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Solution The KTP Project Knowledge Transfer Cultural Change

Identification of issue Systematic use of research Lack of a routine evidence base approach Challenges to practice and ideas Selection and prioritisation of interventions

Solution and Opportunity KTP mechanism well suited to our needs Knowledge and skills in evidence based practice (EBP) University of Plymouth cross disciplinary academic team

EBP Model Customer Preference Research Evidence Professional Judgement Adapted from Aveyard, H., & Sharp, P. (2009). A Beginner’s Guide to Evidence Based Practice in Health and Social Care. Open University Press: Berkshire

Project Plan Assess and critically appraise current research evidence Form change management teams Work with specialists in road casualty reduction on specific projects Process map the evidence base approach Train staff to ensure knowledge transfer, sustainability & expansion

Project Outputs Evidence-based reports older, younger and work-related drivers (motorcycle evidence base established) Change management teams formed Specific projects developed Training programme created Dissemination of reports and process

Approach Examination of Evidence Synthesis of Evidence & Practice into Recommendations Formation of Development Teams Integration of Recommendations into Practice Research Creation of Intelligence Implementation of Intelligence Researcher Development Team Theme Lead

Approach: Older drivers EvidenceRecommendationImplementation Self- assessment workbooks designed specifically for older drivers have shown to increase knowledge and self-awareness A self-assessment workbook could be designed to use alongside the existing workshop to increase older driver safety by incorporating cognitive skills, knowledge and perceptual skills Workbook developed with Plymouth University. Evaluation of this change to programme is currently underway.

Knowledge Transfer Evidence Based Practice Courses 1. Intelligent Client 2. Initial Provision 3. Intelligent Client and Provision 1. Commissioning services & products 2. Researching and ensuring work streams are based on a clear evidence base 3. Providing services & products with a clear evidence base with monitoring & evaluation

Intelligent Client EBP Process Formulating answerable questions Finding evidence from research Procuring EBP services and services driven by evidence Delivering change

Knowledge Transfer Providing ad hoc advice Writing proposals Grant applications Constructing surveys Providing evidence for various work streams Presenting recommendations for consideration

Change management teams EBP training courses Academy courses Justification for interventions (new & existing) Requests for support and advice Culture change

Future EBP Courses Level 2 & 3 EBP role Integration into Highway Management and other areas DCC Academic partnership Strategy