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Awareness and use of systematic literature reviews and meta‐analyses by ministerial policy analysts
Author(s) -
Bédard PierreOlivier,
Ouimet Mathieu
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
canadian public administration
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.361
H-Index - 26
eISSN - 1754-7121
pISSN - 0008-4840
DOI - 10.1111/capa.12215
Subject(s) - systematic review , meta analysis , policy analysis , evidence based policy , political science , public relations , business , medline , public administration , medicine , alternative medicine , pathology , law
Systematic literature reviews and meta‐analyses have been promoted as important types of evidence to inform policy analysis and policy decisions. Little is known, however, about ministerial policy analysts' knowledge of this type of evidence. Drawing from a survey conducted among policy analysts (Québec), we report on the extent to which these research methods and contributions are known and used across policy sectors, and develop a socio‐professional profile of users. We conclude with recommendations for researchers and policy makers to improve the uptake of systematic reviews and meta‐analyses and to more effectively implement evidence‐informed practices.