Chapter 1: What is EIDM and why is the use of research evidence important?

Focus & learning objectives

This chapter aids readers:

• to describe the role and benefits of evidence-informed decision-making in public health;

• to distinguish the different types of evidence used in evidence-informed decision-making; and

• to identify known barriers and facilitators in knowledge translation processes, and strategies to address them.

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