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Evidence briefs for policy. Using the integrated knowledge translation approach. Guiding manual
Evidence Briefs for Policy (EBPs) are a relatively new, innovative approach to packaging research evidence for policy-makers; however, they are already the most widely used tool. EBPs are prepared by...
Evidence synthesis for health policy and systems: a methods guide
This methods Guide explores various ways to address the challenges of synthesizing evidence from HPSR including methods and tools to conduct and promote the uptake of evidence synthesis for health pol...
SUPPORT Tools for evidence-informed Policymaking in health (STP) 11: Finding and using evidence about local conditions
This article is part of a series written for people responsible for making decisions about health policies and programmes and for those who support these decision makers.Evidence about local condition...
SUPPORT Tools for evidence-informed health Policymaking (STP) 7: Finding systematic reviews
This article is part of a series written for people responsible for making decisions about health policies and programmes and for those who support these decision makers.Systematic reviews are increas...
SURE Guides for Preparing and Using Evidence-Based Policy Briefs 4. Deciding on and describing policy options
SURE Guide 4 is part of the SURE Guides for Preparing and Using Evidence-Based Policy Briefs. The SURE Guides are intended for those people responsible for preparing and supporting the use of policy b...
WHO handbook for guideline development
A WHO guideline is any document developed by the World Health Organization containing recommendations for clinical practice or public health policy. A recommendation tells the intended end-user of the...
A resource for developing an evidence synthesis report for policy-making
HEN – the Health Evidence Network – is an information service for public health decision-makers in the WHO European Region, in action since 2003 and initiated and coordinated by the WHO Regional Offic...
CAPACITI decision-support tool
The Country-led Assessment for Prioritisation on Immunisation (CAPACITI) project aims to strengthen the ability of LMICs to evaluate immunisation options according to their priorities and programme co...
COVID-19 Vaccine Introduction and deployment Costing tool (CVIC tool)
The CVIC tool supports credible COVID-19 vaccination costing to facilitate a dialogue with stakeholders, while maintaining sensitivity to protect essential health services.The CVIC tool provides a str...
Guide to qualitative evidence synthesis: evidence-informed policy-making using research in the EVIPNET framework
This guide aims to support country efforts to generate evidence, including qualitative evidence. It summarizes what a qualitative evidence synthesis is, and how it can contribute to the evidence-infor...
Making GRADE the Irresistible Choice authoring and publication platform (MAGICapp)
MAGIC (Making GRADE the Irresistible Choice) is a non-profit foundation with the goal of increasing value and reducing waste in healthcare through a digital and trustworthy evidence ecosystem. MAGICap...
SUPPORT Tools for evidence-informed health Policymaking (STP) 5: Using research evidence to frame options to address a problem
This article is part of a series written for people responsible for making decisions about health policies and programmes and for those who support these decision makers.Policymakers and those support...
SUPPORT Tools for evidence-informed health Policymaking (STP) 10: Taking equity into consideration when assessing the findings of a systematic review
This article is part of a series written for people responsible for making decisions about health policies and programmes and for those who support these decision makers.This article addresses conside...
A Guide for Evidence-Informed Decision-Making, Including in Health Emergencies
This guide aims to bring together the most recent thinking in the EIDM field and to present this in a format that is accessible to a wide audience of EIDM practitioners. It builds on, and contextuali...
SUPPORT Tools for evidence-informed health Policymaking (STP) 12: Finding and using research evidence about resource use and costs
This article is part of a series written for people responsible for making decisions about health policies and programmes and for those who support these decision makers.This article addresses conside...
Estonian Handbook for Guidelines Development
Clinical practice guidelines are generally accepted as an important tool for improving the quality of clinical care provided by health professionals, as well providing guidance to ensure the quality u...
Institutionalizing health technology assessment mechanisms: a how to guide
As countries face financing constraints in achieving their universal health coverage goals, they must ensure that available resources are spent more efficiently. The institutionalization of healt...
A guide to implementation research in the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases
The main purpose of this guide is to provide practical guidance, tools and examples for implementation research so as to support effective implementation of NCD policy options and cost-effective inter...
Analysing and using routine data to monitor the effects of COVID-19 on essential health services: practical guide for national and subnational decision-makers: interim guidance, 14 January 2021
The objective of this guide is to help countries monitor and analyse the impact of COVID-19 on essential health services to ultimately inform planning and decision-making. It provides practical recomm...
Guidance on an adapted evidence to recommendation process for National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups
This guidance describes a systematic approach called the “Evidence to Recommendation Process” (henceforth called “EtRProcess”) for use by national immunization technical advisory groups (NITAGs)....
Developing national action plans on transport, health and environment: a step-by-step manual for policy-makers and planners
A national transport, health and environment action plan (NTHEAP) is a key tool and mechanism for developing sustainable and healthy transport in a country. NTHEAPs provide a comprehensive and inter...