Evidence, Policy and Practice : Critical Perspectives in Health and Social Care (Why Evidence Doesn't Influence Policy, Why It Should and How It Might)

Glasby, Jon (EDT)

ISBN 10: 1847423191 / ISBN 13: 9781847423191

Published by Policy Press, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Evidence, Policy and Practice : Critical Perspectives in Health and Social Care (Why Evidence Doesn't Influence Policy, Why It Should and How It Might)
• Publisher: Policy Press
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1847423191
• ISBN 13: 9781847423191
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This edited book provides a hard-hitting and deliberately provocative overview of the relationship between evidence, policy and practice, how policy is implemented and how research can and should influence the policy process. It critiques the notion of 'evidence-based practice', suggesting instead a more inclusive idea of 'knowledge-base practice', based in part on the lived experience of service users. It will be of interest to everyone in health and social care policy, practice and research.

About the Author

Jon Glasby is Professor of Health and Social Care and Head of the School of Social Policy, University of Birmingham. A qualified social worker by background, he has been a board member of the Social Care Institute for Excellence, is NHS Non-Executive Director and sits on the Board of Birmingham Children’s Trust.