Survey of Argentine Health Researchers on the Use of Evidence in Policymaking

• DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0125711
• Publication Date: 2015-04-30T20:18:45Z
• Authors: Adrijana Corluka; Adnan A. Hyder; Elsa Segura; Peter Winch; Robert K. D. McLean
• Keywords: Relevance; Publication

Objective In this study, Argentine health researchers were surveyed regarding their perceptions of facilitators and barriers to evidence-based policymaking in Argentina, as well publication activities, research environment satisfaction. Methods A self-administered online survey was sent Argentina. The questions based on a preceding qualitative study researchers, the scientific literature. Results Of 647 that reached, 226 accessed survey, for response rate 34.9%. Over 80% had never been involved or contributed decision-making, while over 90% indicated they would like be decision-making process. Decision-maker self-interest perceived driving factor development healthcare policies. Research conducted by leader seen most influential influencing policy, followed policy relevance research. With respect occupational environment, rated highest favourably opportunities available present, discuss publish results ability further education training. demonstrated strong interest willingness contribute work expertise inform development. Conclusion Despite Argentina’s long tradition, there are relatively few institutionalized linkages between policymaking. Based disconnect political system, coupled with fewer formalized informal researcher/decision-maker interaction, challenges evidence informing Improving personal contact building relationships policymakers Argentina will require taking into account researcher policymakers, highlighted study.