
%0 Journal Article
%A Maxwell, Michelle L 
%A Adily, Armita 
%A Ward, Jeanette E 
%T Promoting evidence-based practice in population health at the local level: a case study in workforce capacity development
%J Australian Health Review
%D 2007/06/01
%V 31
%N 3
%P 422-429
%K 
%R https://doi.org/10.1071/AH070422
%U https://www.publish.csiro.au/paper/AH070422 
%X This paper describes a service-based initiative to enhance capacity for evidence-based practice (EBP) in the South Western Sydney Area Health Service Division of Population Health. A working group planned an organisational response to a customised EBP needs assessment using the New South Wales Department of Health?s framework for capacity building focussing on five key action areas; organisational development, workforce development, resource allocation, leadership and partnerships. Innovative strategies to promote EBP were developed and implemented and on-site training programs that targeted specific groups of staff were conducted. Because there was commitment and leadership from senior staff for the initiative, a comprehensive approach to building capacity for EBP in population health was possible. Evidence of impact needs to be collected in the future. 
