H Whiteford1. 1. The University of Queenslnd. Brisbane, Australia. hwhiteford@worldbank.org
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This paper describes the processes involved in policy development and implementation with examples of how this can be influenced by the outcomes of research. METHOD: The author draws on his experience in the development and implementation of Australia's National Mental Health Policy and on the literature describing public policy analysis. RESULTS: A five-step process of problem identification, policy development, political decision, policy implementation and evaluation is described. This process identifies how issues are considered, adopted and implemented by governments. CONCLUSION: An understanding of this process can inform mechanisms by which scientific research can impact on the issues considered and the decisions made in each step of policy analysis and development.
OBJECTIVE: This paper describes the processes involved in policy development and implementation with examples of how this can be influenced by the outcomes of research. METHOD: The author draws on his experience in the development and implementation of Australia's National Mental Health Policy and on the literature describing public policy analysis. RESULTS: A five-step process of problem identification, policy development, political decision, policy implementation and evaluation is described. This process identifies how issues are considered, adopted and implemented by governments. CONCLUSION: An understanding of this process can inform mechanisms by which scientific research can impact on the issues considered and the decisions made in each step of policy analysis and development.
Authors: P Sharan; C Gallo; O Gureje; E Lamberte; J J Mari; G Mazzotti; V Patel; L Swartz; S Olifson; I Levav; A de Francisco; S Saxena Journal: Br J Psychiatry Date: 2009-10 Impact factor: 9.319