The Evidence Information Service as a new platform for supporting evidence-based policy: a consultation of UK parliamentarians

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
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	English, Communication and Philosophy Medicine Psychology 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:	20 Jul 2023 16:36
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/87139

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