Lawrence, Natalia S., Chambers, Jemma, Morrison, Sinead M., Bestman, Sven, O'Grady, Gerard Nigel  ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1730-9074, Chambers, Christopher D. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6058-4114 and Kythreotis, Andrew P. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9436-8185
2017.
The Evidence Information Service as a new platform for supporting evidence-based policy: a consultation of UK parliamentarians.
Evidence & Policy
13
(2)
, pp. 275-316.
10.1332/174426416X14643531912169
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Abstract
The value of evidence-based policy is well established, yet major hurdles remain in connecting policymakers with the wider research community. Here we assess whether a UK Evidence Information Service (EIS) could facilitate interaction between parliamentarians and research professionals. Fifty-six UK parliamentarians were interviewed to gauge the challenges of working with evidence and the potential utility of an EIS. Grounded theory analysis identified several barriers to evidence-based policymaking, however 85% of parliamentarians supported the EIS, preferring a rapid, impartial, concise, and optionally confidential service. We conclude that an EIS integrated with existing parliamentary systems could enhance dialogue between policymakers and researchers.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Date Type: | Publication |
| Status: | Published |
| Schools: | Schools > English, Communication and Philosophy Schools > Medicine Schools > Psychology Schools > Geography and Planning (GEOPL) |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | CITIZEN SCIENCE; EVIDENCE-BASED POLICY; PARLIAMENTARIAN |
| Publisher: | Policy Press |
| ISSN: | 1744-2648 |
| Funders: | BBSRC |
| Date of First Compliant Deposit: | 30 March 2016 |
| Date of Acceptance: | 17 February 2016 |
| Last Modified: | 13 Jun 2025 08:54 |
| URI: | https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/87139 |
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