
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Maxwell, Michelle L 
A1  - Adily, Armita 
A1  - Ward, Jeanette E 
T1  - Promoting evidence-based practice in population health at the local level: a case study in workforce capacity development
JF  - Australian Health Review
JO  - Aust. Health Review
Y1  - 2007
VL  - 31
IS  - 3
SP  - 422
EP  - 429
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UR  - https://doi.org/10.1071/AH070422 
N2  - 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. 
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