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Sajadi H S, Majdzadeh R, Yazdizadeh B. Evidence Briefs for Policy: Typology, Functions, and Practical Guidance for Development. Iran J Epidemiol. 2026; 22 (2) :193-216
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1- Professor, Health Service Management, Knowledge Utilization Research Center, University Research and Development Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2- Professor, Epidemiology, Knowledge Utilization Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran AND Professor, Global Public Health and Epidemiology, School of Health and Social Care, University of Essex, Colchester, UK
3- Professor, Epidemiology, Knowledge Utilization Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran ,baharehyazdizadeh@yahoo.com
2- Professor, Epidemiology, Knowledge Utilization Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran AND Professor, Global Public Health and Epidemiology, School of Health and Social Care, University of Essex, Colchester, UK
3- Professor, Epidemiology, Knowledge Utilization Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran ,
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The use of evidence briefs to support health policymaking has become increasingly important, as evidence-informed decisions can enhance health outcomes, improve resource allocation, and strengthen accountability. However, many evidence producers remain unfamiliar with the diversity, purpose, and appropriate application of different types of evidence briefs within the policy cycle, limiting their effectiveness. This article introduces four key types of evidence briefs—issue briefs, options briefs, implementation briefs, and policy impact briefs, and explains their functions, content, and practical development considerations across different stages of the decision-making and policymaking process. By synthesizing credible evidence, these tools support problem identification, formulation of policy options, planning for effective implementation, and assessment of policy impacts. Strengthening awareness and promoting the appropriate use of these briefs can enhance knowledge translation and facilitate the transfer of evidence into policy.
Keywords: Evidence briefs, Health policy, Knowledge translation, Evidence uptake, Evidence-informed policymaking, Impact
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