Building Capacity for Evidence Informed Decision Making in Public Health: A Case Study of Organizational Change

Peirson, L., Ciliska, D., Dobbins, M., & Mowat, D. (2012). Building capacity for evidence informed decision making in public health: A case study of organizational change. BMC Public Health, 12, 137. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-12-137

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Description

This study explores and describes factors and dynamics in the early implementation of a regional healthy unit’s strategic initiative to develop organizational capacity for evidence-informed decision making (EIDM). The case report identifies elements that are critical for successful organizational change to support EIDM.

Steps for Using Method/Tool

The case report addresses seven major themes in evidence-informed decision making (EIDM) at Peel Public Health:

  1. Leadership
  2. Organizational structure
  3. Human resources
  4. Organizational culture
  5. Knowledge management
  6. Communication
  7. Change management

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