Perceptions on the role of evidence: an English alcohol policy case study

Toner, Paul, Lloyd, Charlie, Thom, Betsy ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4975-7613, MacGregor, Susanne, Godfrey, Christine, Herring, Rachel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8588-5842 and Tchilingirian, Jordan (2014) Perceptions on the role of evidence: an English alcohol policy case study. Evidence & Policy: A journal of research, debate and practice, 10 (1) . pp. 93-112. ISSN 1744 2648 [Article] (doi:10.1332/10.1332/174426514X13899745453819)

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Abstract

This paper explores the competing influences which inform public health policy and describes the role that research evidence plays within the policy-making process. In particular it draws on a recent English alcohol policy case study to assess the role of evidence in informing policy and practice. Semi-structured interviews with key national, regional and local policy informants were transcribed and analysed thematically. A strong theme identified was that of the role of evidence. Findings are discussed in the context of competing views on what constitutes appropriate evidence for policy-making.

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