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Strategic science for eating disorders research and policy impact

Published: February 2017
Bibliographic reference: Roberto, CA, Brownell, KD. Strategic science for eating disorders research and policy impact. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 2017; 50: 312–314. https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.22678

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ABSTRACT

Scientific research often fails to have relevance and impact because scientists do not engage policy makers and influencers in the process of identifying information needs and generating high priority questions. To address this scholarship‐policy gap, we have developed a model of Strategic Science.

Scientific research often fails to have relevance and impact because scientists do not engage policy makers and influencers in the process of identifying information needs and generating high priority questions. To address this scholarship‐policy gap, we have developed a model of Strategic Science. This research approach involves working with policy makers and influencers to craft research questions that will answer important and timely policy‐related questions. The goal is to create tighter links between research and policy and ensure findings are communicated efficiently to change agents best positioned to apply the research to policy debates. In this article, we lay out a model for Strategic Science and describe how this approach may help advance policy research and action for eating disorders.

 

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