Lessons drawn from research utilization in the maternal iodine supplementation policy development in Thailand

BMC Public Health

Yot Teerawattananon¹  Sripen Tantivess¹  Román Pérez Velasco¹  Utsana Tonmukayakul¹ 

[1]Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP), 6th floor, 6th Building, Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health, Tiwanon Road, Muang, Nonthaburi, 11000, Thailand

关键词: Thailand;    Rapid review;    Case study;    Research utilization;    Health policy;    Policy development;    Pregnancy;    Dietary supplementation;    Iodine deficiency disorders;   

Others  :  1163584
DOI  :  10.1186/1471-2458-12-391

 received in 2011-11-30, accepted in 2012-05-30,  发布年份 2012

【 摘 要 】

In this paper, the authors share their experience on evidence utilization in the development of Thailand’s maternal iodine supplementation policy in 2009–2010. Observations and reflections on their experience of engaging with research for policymaking are illustrated. The case study indicates that rapid approaches in conducting research, namely a targeted literature review and cross-sectional survey of professionals’ opinions and current practices were efficient in achieving the timeliness of evidence provision. In addition pro-activity, trust and interaction between researchers and policymakers enhanced the research–policy integration. The Thai experience may be useful for other developing countries which pursue evidence-informed policymaking, despite differences in the health system context.

【 授权许可】

   
2012 Tonmukayakul et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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