What Influences the Use of Administrative Evidence-Based Practices in Local Health Departments?

Authors

Kathleen Duggan, Prevention Research Center in St. Louis, Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MOFollow
Peg Allen, Washington University in St Louis, Brown School, Prevention Research Center in St. LouisFollow
Ross Brownson, 1] Prevention Research Center in St. Louis, Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MOFollow
Paul C. Erwin, Department of Public Health, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TNFollow
Robert Fields, Prevention Research Center in St. Louis, Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MOFollow
Rodrigo S. Reis, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do ParanáFollow
Carson Smith, Prevention Research Center in St. Louis, Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MOFollow
Katherine Stamatakis, College for Public Health and Social Justice, Saint Louis UniversityFollow

Abstract

Evidence based public health (EBPH) in local health departments (LHDs) is a process that involves translating the best available scientific evidence into practice. However, EBPH and implementation of evidence based programs and policies in LHDs are not widespread. This report outlines the patterns and predictors of the use of administrative evidence based practices (A-EBPs) in a national sample of LHD directors. LHDs can improve performance, prepare for accreditation and ultimately improve community health by utilizing an administrative evidence based process.

Recommended Citation

Duggan K, Allen P, Brownson R, et al. What Influences the Use of Administrative Evidence-Based Practices in Local Health Departments?. Front Public Health Serv Syst Res 2014; 3(4).
DOI: 10.13023/FPHSSR.0304.01