Building Collaborative Evidence-Based Frameworks for Criminal Justice Policy

2021 ◽  
pp. 088740342110112
Author(s):  
Julie Brancale ◽  
Thomas G. Blomberg ◽  
Sonja Siennick ◽  
George B. Pesta ◽  
Nic Swagar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Case Analysis ◽  
State Legislature ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Criminal Justice Policy ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Effective Implementation

Researcher–policymaker/practitioner partnerships (RPPs) have emerged as a successful tool for translating research into policy and practice. However, the available research has focused on RPPs with law enforcement and correctional agencies. Notably absent are studies that describe and evaluate RPPs between researchers and legislative bodies. Specifically, questions remain about the establishment, unique constraints, best practices for effective implementation, and sustainability of partnerships between researchers and policymakers. This study contributes to the literature by describing a unique RPP between a university and a state legislature. Through this retrospective case analysis, we describe the steps taken to initiate the partnership, its implementation, and outcomes. Importantly, in the context of the prior research, we describe the lessons learned, next steps, and implications for partnerships with policymakers.

A lesson in history: the evolution of endoscopic third ventriculostomy

2012 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. E11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul J. Schmitt ◽  
John A. Jane
Keyword(s):  
Patient Selection ◽  
Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
New Technique ◽  
Third Ventriculostomy ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Success Rates ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Remarkable Improvement ◽  
History Of

The history of endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) demonstrates the importance of studying neurosurgery's history. A story that began with numerous technological advancements started to fizzle as neurosurgeons were stymied by problems encountered during the infancy of the technology they were still developing. The new technique, although sound in theory, failed to deliver a realistic solution for managing hydrocephalus; it lost the battle to the valved shunt. Over the last 15–20 years, a clearer understanding of pathophysiological mechanisms underlying various forms of hydrocephalus, along with effective implementation of evidence-based practice, has allowed for optimization of patient selection and a remarkable improvement in ETV success rates. Neurosurgeons would be wise to take the lessons learned in modernizing the ETV procedure and reassure themselves that these lessons do not apply to other methods that are tempting to dismiss as antiquated or archaic.

Evidence-Based Best Practices Collections

2011 ◽  
pp. 280-287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Forrest Shull ◽  
Raimund Feldmann ◽  
Michelle Shaw ◽  
Michelle Lambert
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Driving Force ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
General Concept ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Specific Knowledge ◽  
White Board

For capturing and transferring knowledge between different projects and organizations, the concept of a Best Practice is commonly used. A similar but more general concept for knowledge capturing is often referred to as a Lesson Learned. Both best practices and lessons learned are frequently organized in the form of knowledge collections. Such collections exist in many forms and flavours: From simple notes on a white board, to paper file collections on a shelf, to electronic versions filed in a common folder or shared drive, to systematically archived and standardized versions in experience and databases, or even specific knowledge management systems. In the past few decades, many organizations have invested much time and effort in such specific knowledge collections (e.g., databases, experience repositories) for best practices and/ or lessons learned. The driving force behind all these activities is to disseminate knowledge about proven solutions to their workforce. Ultimately, the goal is to avoid mistakes and improve the overall workflow and processes to possibly save money and gain a competitive advantage.

Law enforcement and academics working together on cold case investigations: lessons learned and paths forward

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-111
Author(s):  
Bryanna Fox ◽  
Lauren N. Miley ◽  
Scott Allen ◽  
Jordan Boness ◽  
Cassandra Dodge ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
South Florida ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Collaborative Effort ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Working Together ◽  
The University ◽  
Cold Case

Purpose The purpose of this study is to outline the specific details and lessons learned during a cold case collaborative effort, which granted graduate students and a professor from the University of South Florida the opportunity to assist Pasco Sheriff’s Office in the investigation of a cold case homicide. Methodology The collaboration between law enforcement and academics is a new and emerging strategy to investigate cold cases and identify the elusive offenders who committed these crimes. Such collaboration aids law enforcement by obtaining a force multiplier for investigative resources, accessing cutting-edge evidence-based research and cultivating innovative approaches to their work. For academics, such collaboration allows the unique opportunity to engage in translational criminology, which is an important and increasingly encouraged aspect of the field. Findings In this paper, the authors provide an overview of the process used to study this cold case as part of an experiential academic course, provide evidence-based research findings relevant to cold case investigations and outline the steps for others to replicate the efforts. Originality/value The authors describe in detail the process used to “work” the cold case, academic research that the authors found useful in understanding and investigating cold cases, important lessons learned and advice for future academics and practitioners who undertake an incredible collaborative effort such as this.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING POLICY IMPLEMENTATION MUNICIPALITIES: A CASE STUDY

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Neetu Sharma ◽  
Vishal Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Housing Policy ◽  
Affordable Housing ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Implementation Phase ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Combining Evidence ◽  
The City

The city of Edmonton, the fifth largest municipality in Canada, passed the Affordable Housing strategy in year 2015. The strategy formalizes the City’s role in the effort to bring affordable housing to needy residents and outlines the framework to engage the stakeholders for effective implementation. The strategy’s goals include increasing the supply of affordable housing in all areas of the City. This paper focuses on a critical analysis of this goal – especially the implementation phase of the policy. Combining evidence-based implementation has performed analysis, lessons learned from best practices across the globe and presented using the NATO model. Based on the critical analysis, this paper provides recommendations for an effective implementation of affordable housing policy, which can be adapted to other municipalities in Canada.

scholarly journals An evidence-based urban DRR strategy for informal settlements

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 371-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Pablo Sarmiento ◽  
Suzanne Polak ◽  
Vicente Sandoval
Keyword(s):  
Research Policy ◽  
Informal Settlements ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Risk Modeling ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the evidence-based research strategy (EBRS) used to evaluate eight projects that applied the neighborhood approach for disaster risk reduction (NA-DRR) in informal urban settlements in Colombia, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica and Peru, between 2012 and 2017. Design/methodology/approach The study covers the first five of the seven EBRS stages: first, identify relevant interventions; second, prepare evaluation questions; third, select evidence sources and implement a search strategy; fourth, appraise evidences and identify gaps; fifth, create an evaluation design to include an extensive literature review, followed by a mixed research method with surveys, focus groups and interviews; disaster risk modeling; georeferencing analysis; and engineering inspections. The last two stages: sixth, apply the evidence, and seventh, evaluate the evidence application, will be addressed in a near future. Findings Even though the reference to “evidence” is frequent in the DRR field, it is largely based on descriptive processes, anecdotal references, best practices, lessons learned and case studies, and particularly deficient on the subject of informal and precariousness settlements. The evaluation allowed a deep and broad analysis of NA-DRR in urban informal settlements, comparing it with other DRR strategies implemented by different stakeholders in fragile urban settings, assessing the effectiveness and sustainability of the various DRR interventions. Originality/value The abundant data, information and knowledge generated will serve as foundation for forthcoming thematic peer-reviewed publications informing evidence-based DRR research, policy and practice, with emphasis on informal and precariousness settlements in particular.

Challenges and Lessons Learned From the Translation of Evidence-Based Childhood Asthma Interventions

2011 ◽  
Vol 12 (6_suppl_1) ◽  
pp. 91S-99S ◽  
Author(s):  
Yvonne U. Ohadike ◽  
Floyd J. Malveaux ◽  
Julie Kennedy Lesch
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Childhood Asthma ◽  
Resource Constraints ◽  
Intervention Development ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Dissemination And Implementation ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Children With Asthma

The Merck Childhood Asthma Network (MCAN) used evidence-based interventions (EBIs) for children with asthma to design community-based programs in a wide variety of settings—with varying resource constraints and priorities—that were often determined by the program context. Although challenges were faced, lessons learned strongly suggest that adapting and implementing EBIs is feasible in a variety of settings using a multisite approach. Lessons learned during the MCAN initiative presented unique opportunities to refine best practices that proved to be important to translation of EBIs in community-based settings. The adopted best practices were based on experiential learning during different phases of the project cycle, including monitoring and evaluation, translational research, and implementing policies in local program environments. Throughout this discussion it is important to note the importance of program context in determining the effectiveness of the interventions, opportunities to scale them, their affordability, and the ability to sustain them. Lessons learned from this effort will be important not only to advance science-based approaches to manage childhood asthma but also to assist in closing the gap between intervention development (discovery) and program dissemination and implementation (delivery).

scholarly journals 14.I. Workshop: Strengthening the impact of national health information systems in policy and practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Health Information Systems ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Health Reporting ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Health information (HI) includes data on population health, on health determinants, health care systems, and health-relevant policy developments. Duly prioritised HI is essential to inform decision-makers, researchers and the public. However, getting evidence into the hands of key stakeholders is still a challenge in many European countries. Depending on the respective target groups: decision-makers, clinical care providers, allied health professionals, health advocates and patients, various challenges arise for leveraging this data for intervention. While public health agencies aim to improve health for all, building bridges across stakeholder groups for a more efficient implementation of evidence-based recommendations requires concerted efforts and exchange of best practices and innovations in HI. This workshop aims to provide delegates with a clear understanding of the strategies that can strengthen the impact of national health information systems (HIS) in policy and practice. Within InfAct, the EU Joint Action on Health Information (InfAct), EU-Member States have taken significant steps towards building such an integrated infrastructure to advance the use of HI for analysis, decision-making and intervention. Five case examples of this consortium will be presented. The objectives are two-fold: 1) to provide delegates with an overview of the latest developments in public health reporting and monitoring across European countries, and 2) to present solutions that focus on strengthening the impact of national HIS in policy and practice. The workshop will begin with an introduction to national strategies that have been implemented across Europe to identify and prioritise HI needs; good practice recommendations for public health reporting will also be provided. At EU level, the 88 European Core Health Indicators (ECHI) have been widely adopted to provide a 'snapshot' of European public health (including care), and we will explore the future of the ECHI list in guiding decision-makers. There is also increasing interest on how to facilitate the uptake of evidence in the health system but also across sectors; this relies on taking into account the broader socio-political context and envisioning new partnerships with civil society and non-state actors. Therefore, our workshop will explore the latest developments in monitoring knowledge integration into national policies and civil society. Dialogue on what can be done, and what is needed for better knowledge management will be fueled by an interactive voting poll during the session. The Mentimeter poll will prompt the audience to share, in real time, their perspectives and expectations for HI production, dissemination and use across countries. For example, on the role of health literacy in facilitating the implementation of evidence-based recommendations. The delegates will take the perspective of the public, the public health researcher and the health policy maker in this. Key messages Mapping health information (HI) priorities and reporting approaches across countries facilitates the exchange of best practices in the context of building a sustainable EU Health Information system. The future EU distributed research infrastructure on population health (DIPoH) may hold a key role in informing national and EU-level interventions in health policy and practice.

scholarly journals Personas for the translational workforce

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 286-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Gonzales ◽  
Lisa O’Keefe ◽  
Karen Gutzman ◽  
Guillaume Viger ◽  
Annie B. Wescott ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Professional Development ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Software Development ◽  
Basic Science ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Translational Science ◽  
Professional Development Needs

AbstractTwelve evidence-based profiles of roles across the translational workforce and two patients were made available through clinical and translational science (CTS) Personas, a project of the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program National Center for Data to Health (CD2H). The persona profiles were designed and researched to demonstrate the key responsibilities, motivators, goals, software use, pain points, and professional development needs of those working across the spectrum of translation, from basic science to clinical research to public health. The project’s goal was to provide reliable documents that could be used to inform CTSA software development projects, educational resources, and communication initiatives. This paper presents the initiative to create personas for the translational workforce, including the methodology, engagement strategy, and lessons learned. Challenges faced and successes achieved by the project may serve as a roadmap for others searching for best practices in the creation of Persona profiles.

scholarly journals Workshop: Best practice portals for public health policies and interventions

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
What Works ◽  
Successes And Challenges

Abstract Background To support policy and practice with evidence-based information, several countries have best practice portals for public health interventions. Some of the portals were started recently (France) and other portals exist already for several years now (Netherlands). All the countries face the same challenges, which relate to how to identify the relevant practices, the assessment of the practices (how to achieve an inclusive portal while maintaining high quality), and the implementation and the use of the practices by professionals and policymakers (integrity vs. adaptation of the best practices). In addition to best practice portals the organisations are also working on the development of What works approaches. Objective The organisers will share their experiences with the development and implementation of best practice portals, and discuss the successes and challenges with the workshop participants. Three countries (the Netherlands, France and Germany) will present the successes and challenges of their best practice portal, and, as an example of a joint European approach, EuroHealthNet will discuss both joint and independent approaches from a European perspective. At the end of the workshop we will discuss the challenges and invite other countries to share their experiences and successes with best practice portals and providing evidence for policy and practice. With the objective to: Present the procedure and the assessment criteria of evaluating practices for inclusion in the portalsPresent the implementation and the use of best practices as well as the acceptance of the portalsDiscuss the issues of integrity and adaptation and how to assess the core elements of effective interventionsDiscuss the development of what works approaches (description of evidence in a short and accessible way) and their added value to best practice portalsDiscuss the value added of best practice portals, including promotion of their use by professionals and policymakers Key messages This workshop will give participants insight into best practice portals developed across Europe. It will discuss how countries identify and select good practice and evidence-based preventive interventions as well as the successes and challenges of such portals.

A quality improvement program within the research setting to improve cancer clinical trial recruitment, accrual, and retention.

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (34_suppl) ◽  
pp. 124-124
Author(s):  
Margo Michaels ◽  
Judith Blanchard ◽  
Kathleen Reims ◽  
Kevin Little ◽  
Gina Pokrashevsky
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Technical Assistance ◽  
Minority Groups ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Trial Participation ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Improvement Program ◽  
Menu Selection

124 Background: Participation in and access to cancer treatment clinical trials (CCTs) is a key measure for delivery of quality cancer care. Yet adult trial participation in the U.S. remains under 3%, with even lower participation rates among minority groups and people over 65. There is little evidence for best practices in CCT accrual. If institutions are to be evaluated by the access they provide to CCTs, it is critical to identify practical, evidence-based approaches to maximize the efficiency of CCT recruitment, accrual, and retention efforts. The National Cancer Clinical Trials Pilot Breakthrough Collaborative (NCCTBC) is the first-ever national effort to identify such best practices in a real world setting. Methods: The purpose of this pilot was to test the feasibility of applying a proven quality improvement process to CCT accrual. More than 150 evidence-based changes to processes and procedures were identified. Five community oncology practices designed, tested, and implemented changes and reported monthly on 6 core measures to gauge improvement. Teams collaborated to share challenges and were provided coaching and technical assistance by national experts. Results: Teams have tested 35 changes over a 10-month period. Outcomes from the pilot are already showing promising results in identifying those changes that can have the most impact on improving accrual. For example: Improvements in race and ethnicity data capture are helping to address disparities in patient census. Improvements in processes for trial menu selection are leading to new ways of assessing patient populations and finding trials that match them. Documentation of pre-screening and offer rates is identifying system gaps and ways to increase these rates. Conclusions: Results affirm the feasibility of applying a quality improvement framework to address persistently low accrual rates and decrease health disparities among racial and ethnic minorities and the elderly. Based on lessons learned, we are making improvements to the NCCTBC infrastructure and processes and plan to recruit 10 new teams to test further changes.

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