scholarly journals Exploring the use of research evidence in health-enhancing physical activity policies

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Riitta-Maija Hämäläinen ◽  
◽  
Arja R. Aro ◽  
Ien van de Goor ◽  
Cathrine Juel Lau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Research Evidence ◽  
Health Enhancing Physical Activity ◽  
Use Of Research

scholarly journals Knowledge Translation Platform Increasing Use of Research Evidence in Physical Activity Policy Making - A Case Study in Finland

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Riitta-Maija Hämalainen
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Knowledge Translation ◽  
Research Evidence ◽  
The Public ◽  
Translation Tools ◽  
Physical Activity Policy ◽  
The Government ◽  
Promising Development ◽  
Use Of Research

BACKGROUND: Knowledge Translation Platform (KTP) in partnerships between policymakers, stakeholders, and researchers was established in order to enhance evidence-informed policymaking on physical activity. The article aims to give answers to specific questions, such as what were the main knowledge translation tools to improve access to research evidence in physical activity policy in Finland; which factors facilitated the improvements in use of research evidence, and what kind of procedures were implemented to improve the use of research evidence in policy making.METHODS: The study triangulated qualitative data from documents, reviews and observations of meetings between 2012 and 2013. Purposive sampling of meeting documents was used and data was analysed using a thematic content analysis of documents.RESULTS: KTP contributed to an increased awareness of the importance of the use of research evidence in physical activity policymaking, and strengthened relationships between policymakers, stakeholders and researchers. Support from policymakers and professionals as well as a window of opportunity facilitated KTP activities. Based on the KTP experience, institutionalization within the government could help to keep the use of research evidence high on the agenda.CONCLUSIONS: The case study provided unique insights into what counts for developing use of research evidence in policymaking. The expectations of the public policy were to give a larger role to evidence-informed policymaking, but expectations conflicted between the interests of various stakeholders. The establishment of KTP was a promising development in supporting the use of research evidence in physical activity policymaking. Real-time lesson drawing from the experiences of KTP can support improvements in the functioning of KTP in the short term, while making the case for sustaining their work in the long term.

scholarly journals Use of research evidence in local policy making on physical activity in Denmark

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
CJ Lau ◽  
MW Fredsgaard ◽  
T Skovgaard ◽  
T Jørgensen ◽  
C Glümer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Policy Making ◽  
Research Evidence ◽  
Local Policy ◽  
Use Of Research

scholarly journals Habitual Physical Activity Behavior of Patients After Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty

2008 ◽  
Vol 88 (9) ◽  
pp. 1039-1048 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Wagenmakers ◽  
Martin Stevens ◽  
Wiebren Zijlstra ◽  
Monique L Jacobs ◽  
Inge van den Akker-Scheek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Physical Activity Behavior ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Normative Population ◽  
Activity Behavior ◽  
Charnley Class ◽  
Health Enhancing Physical Activity

Background and Purpose Despite recognized health benefits of physical activity, little is known about the habitual physical activity behavior of patients after total hip arthroplasty (THA). The purpose of this study was to analyze this behavior and the fulfillment of guidelines for health-enhancing physical activity of these patients compared with a normative population. Subjects and Methods The participants were 273 patients who had undergone a primary THA (minimum of 1 year postoperatively). Comparisons were made between this group and 273 age- and sex-matched individuals from a normative population. Comparisons also were made between participants with THA under 65 years of age and those 65 years of age and older and among participants with THA in different Charnley classes. Level of physical activity was assessed with the Short QUestionnaire to ASsess Health-enhancing physical activity (SQUASH). Results No significant differences in total amount of physical activity or time spent in different categories of physical activity were found between the THA group and the normative group. Participants with THA spent significantly more minutes in activities of moderate intensity compared with the normative group. Participants with THA who were under 65 years of age were significantly more active than older participants with THA. Charnley class had significant effects on time spent at work, time spent in moderate-intensity activities, and total amount of activity, with the least activity performed by participants in Charnley class C. The guidelines were met by 51.2% of the participants with THA and 48.8% of the normative population. Female participants met the guidelines less frequently than male participants in both the combined groups (odds ratio=0.50, 95% confidence interval=0.35–0.72, P<.001) and the THA group (odds ratio=0.48, 95% confidence interval=0.28–0.80, P=.001). Discussion and Conclusion The results suggest that patients after THA are at least as physically active as a normative population. Nevertheless, a large percentage of these patients do not meet the guidelines; therefore, they need to be stimulated to become more physically active.

scholarly journals Evaluating educational changes: a statistical perspective

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (78) ◽  
pp. 101-114
Author(s):  
Harvey Goldstein
Keyword(s):  
Educational Policy ◽  
Class Size ◽  
Research Evidence ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Policy Initiatives ◽  
League Tables ◽  
Educational Changes ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Use Of Research

The paper explores some of the issues involved in evaluating educational policy initiatives. It gives examples of how research findings can be evaluated and draws lessons for the ways in which policymakers can interact usefully with researchers. It argues that while central government's use of research evidence is often highly selective and concerned with its own perceived short term interests, a broader view of the research process is more productive and beneficial. The issues of class size, school league tables and the effects of homework are studied in detail and the often provisional nature of research evidence is emphasised as well as the uncertainty surrounding the findings of individual studies.

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