title: A framework for production of systematic review based briefings to support evidence-informed decision-making.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  We have developed a framework for translating existing sources of synthesized and quality-assessed evidence, primarily systematic reviews, into actionable messages in the form of short accessible briefings. The service aims to address real-life problems in response to requests from decision-makers.Development of the framework was based on a scoping review of existing resources and our initial experience with two briefing topics, including models of service provision for young people with eating disorders. We also drew on previous experience in dissemination research and practice. Where appropriate, we made use of the SUPporting POlicy relevant Reviews and Trials (SUPPORT) tools for evidence-informed policymaking.
  
  
  RESULTS
  To produce a product that it is fit for this purpose it has been necessary to go beyond a traditional summary of the available evidence relating to effectiveness. Briefings have, therefore, included consideration of cost effectiveness, local applicability, implications relating to local service delivery, budgets, implementation and equity. Our first evidence briefings produced under this framework cover diagnostic endoscopy by specialist nurses and integrated care pathways in mental healthcare settings.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The framework will enable researchers to present and contextualize evidence from systematic reviews and other sources of synthesized and quality-assessed evidence. The approach is designed to address the wide range of questions of interest to decision-makers, especially those commissioning services or managing service delivery and organization in primary or secondary care. Evaluation of the use and usefulness of the evidence briefings we produce is an integral part of the framework and will help to fill a gap in the literature.
authors: Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK. duncan.chambers@york.ac.uk
authors: Duncan
authors: D
authors: Chambers
authors: Paul
authors: P
authors: Wilson
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D002017:Budgets; D057189:Checklist; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003657:Decision Making; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D011786:Quality Control; D012107:Research Design; D058028:Research Report; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000628:therapy; D000078202:Systematic Reviews as Topic