166871 What is policy-relevant research?

Saturday, November 3, 2007: 10:00 AM

John A. Capitman, PhD , California State University-Fresno, Central Valley Health Policy Institute, Fresno, CA
Policy-relevant research may be defined research that is of direct benefit to communities, stakeholders, decision makers and policymakers. The purpose of this presentation is to familiarize participants with what constitutes policy-relevant research.

Learning Objectives:
Discuss traditional and emerging frameworks List and describe various approaches to policy relevant research

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Any relevant financial relationships? No
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