The potential for research-based information in public health: identifying unrecognised information needs.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore whether there is a potential for greater use of research-based information in public health practice in a local setting. Secondly, if research-based information is relevant, to explore the extent to which this generates questioning behaviour.

Design

Qualitative study using focus group discussions, observation and interviews.

Setting

Public health practices in Norway.

Participants

52 public health practitioners.

Results

In general, the public health practitioners had a positive attitude towards research-based information, but believed that they had few cases requiring this type of information. They did say, however, that there might be a potential for greater use. During five focus groups and six observation days we identified 28 ques

SUBMITTER: Forsetlund L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC29105 | biostudies-literature | 2001

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature