Evidence-based Policymaking Dr. Shahram Yazdani Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences School of Medical Education Strategic Policy Sessions: 20

Dr. Shahram Yazdani Public Policy Administrative Policy Clinical Policy INFORMATION When there isn’t enough information VALUE When information isn’t enough How should we increase disaster preparedness in district areas? Where should we locate Search and Rescue facilities? How crush syndrome should be treated in Iran? Types of Decision Types of Uncertainty How should we increase general awareness about nonstructural hazards? How should we arrange financial incentives for GPs to participate as Disaster Medical Teams? What is the preferred triage plan applicable in local medical centers?

Dr. Shahram Yazdani Definition “Evidence-based policymaking” is the process in which the advices and decisions of policy makers are based on the best available evidence from a wide range of sources.

Dr. Shahram Yazdani Definition & Conceptualization Systematic Review of Literature Comparative Study of Experiences Solution Appropriateness Analysis Problem Analysis Policy Recommendation Policy Survey Recommended Policy Adopted Recommended Policy Not Adopted Policy Critics Policy Operation Guide Political Analysis of Solutions Cost Estimation of Solutions Feasibility Study of Solutions Analysis of Previous Experiences Capacity Building Educational Package Policy Implementation Policy Implementation Report Expected Policy Goals Policy Impact Assessment Policy Legislation Policy Scrutinization & Legitimation Customized Policy Reports  Systematic Review of Literature and Creative Mental Synthesis of Basic Concepts  The Theoretical Constructs  Their Sub-constructs  Their Neighboring Constructs  The Interrelations Between Constructs (Conceptualization and Nomological Network)  Instruments for Measurement of These Constructs  Applying Predefined Instruments for Determining The Current Situation of The Problem (Extent, Depth, Consequences, and Impact of The Problem) in The Country or Organization  Building the scientific basis for policy making through systematic searching, scientific appraising and biasfree synthesis of current available literature about effectiveness of different solutions.  Learning from similar experiences in other organizations and countries (Indicators, variables, strengths, weaknesses, features and characteristics )  Comparing different solution options according to predefined criteria Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 …. Option n Evidence of Effectiveness Political Acceptability FeasibilityEfficiency…….  A statement in which different aspects of the recommended policy is explained in simple, understandable terms for policymakers  Scrutinization of draft policy statement through formal round-table expert feedback  Legitimation of the policy statement through formal Delphi method  Rewriting the original policy report for different target groups with different background knowledge about the policy issue and different interests  Stepwise implementation guide for operational managers  Critically discussing the legislated policy through systematic biasfree comparison of this policy with recommended policy according to pre-selected set of criteria  Stepwise implementation guide for operational managers  Reports of policy implementation according to main progress (performance) indicators

Dr. Shahram Yazdani Systematic Review Comparative Study Policy Survey. Policy Recommend. Solution Appropriate. Analysis Policy Operation Guide Problem Analysis Problem Definition & Conceptual. Educational Package Policy Implement. Report Policy Impact Assessment Continuous Professional Development Problem Definition And Conceptualization University Excellence Center Educational Excellence Office PDS-008 Systematic Review Comparative Study Policy Survey. Policy Recommend. Solution Appropriate. Analysis Policy Operation Guide Problem Analysis Policy Definition & Conceptual. Educational Package Policy Implement. Report Policy Impact Assessment Continuous Professional Development Problem Analysis University Excellence Center Educational Excellence Office PAS-006 Systematic Review Comparative Study Policy Survey. Policy Recommend. Solution Appropriate. Analysis Policy Operation Guide Problem Analysis Policy Definition & Conceptual. Educational Package Policy Implement. Report Policy Impact Assessment Continuous Professional Development Systematic Review of Literature University Excellence Center Educational Excellence Office SRS-010 Systematic Review Comparative Study Policy Survey. Policy Recommend. Solution Appropriate. Analysis Policy Operation Guide Problem Analysis Policy Definition & Conceptual. Educational Package Policy Implement. Report Policy Impact Assessment Continuous Professional Development Comparative Study of Experiences University Excellence Center Educational Excellence Office CSS-007 Systematic Review Comparative Study Policy Survey. Policy Recommend. Solution Appropriate. Analysis Policy Operation Guide Problem Analysis Policy Definition & Conceptual. Educational Package Policy Implement. Report Policy Impact Assessment Continuous Professional Development Solution Appropriateness Analysis University Excellence Center Educational Excellence Office SAS-007 Systematic Review Comparative Study Policy Survey. Policy Recommend. Solution Appropriate. Analysis Policy Operation Guide Problem Analysis Policy Definition & Conceptual. Educational Package Policy Implement. Report Policy Impact Assessment Continuous Professional Development Policy Recommendation University Excellence Center Educational Excellence Office PRS-015 Systematic Review Comparative Study Policy Survey. Policy Recommend. Solution Appropriate. Analysis Policy Operation Guide Problem Analysis Policy Definition & Conceptual. Educational Package Policy Implement. Report Policy Impact Assessment Continuous Professional Development Policy Survey University Excellence Center Educational Excellence Office PSS-002 Systematic Review Comparative Study Policy Survey. Policy Recommend. Solution Appropriate. Analysis Policy Operation Guide Problem Analysis Policy Definition & Conceptual. Educational Package Policy Implement. Report Policy Impact Assessment Continuous Professional Development Policy Operation Guide University Excellence Center Educational Excellence Office POS-004 Systematic Review Comparative Study Policy Survey. Policy Recommend. Solution Appropriate. Analysis Policy Operation Guide Problem Analysis Policy Definition & Conceptual. Educational Package Policy Implement. Report Policy Impact Assessment Continuous Professional Development Educational Package for CME Personnel University Excellence Center Educational Excellence Office EPS-001 Systematic Review Comparative Study Policy Survey. Policy Recommend. Solution Appropriate. Analysis Policy Operation Guide Problem Analysis Policy Definition & Conceptual. Educational Package Policy Implement. Report Policy Impact Assessment Continuous Professional Development Policy Implementation Report University Excellence Center Educational Excellence Office PIS-006 Systematic Review Comparative Study Policy Survey. Policy Recommend. Solution Appropriate. Analysis Policy Operation Guide Problem Analysis Policy Definition & Conceptual. Educational Package Policy Implement. Report Policy Impact Assessment Continuous Professional Development Policy impact Assessment University Excellence Center Educational Excellence Office PAS-004 Systematic Review Comparative Study Policy Survey. Policy Recommend. Solution Appropriate. Analysis Policy Operation Guide Problem Analysis Policy Definition & Conceptual. Educational Package Policy Implement. Report Policy Impact Assessment

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