title: Twelve essentials of science-based policy.
abstract: This article presents a systematic framework of 12 essentials, or basic elements, of science-based policy. The 12 essentials are grouped into three categories, or areas, as follows: 1) knowledge generation, which includes credible design, accurate data, sound analysis, and comprehensive synthesis; 2) knowledge exchange, which includes relevant content, appropriate translation, timely dissemination, and modulated release; and 3) knowledge uptake, which includes accessible information, readable message, motivated user, and rewarding outcome.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Public Health Agency of Canada, PL 6701A, 120 Colonnade Rd, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 1B4. Bernard_Choi@phac-aspc.gc.ca
authors.forename: Bernard C K
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Choi
mesh_terms: D015982:Bias; D002170:Canada; D015986:Confounding Factors, Epidemiologic; D003657:Decision Making; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006266:Health Education; D006291:Health Policy; D006302:Health Services Research; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D012107:Research Design; D012586:Science