A Strategy for Translating Evidence Into Policy and Practice to Close the Gap - Developing Essential Service Standards for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cardiovascular Care

The development and application of essential standards for cardiovascular care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people creates a strategic platform on which to systematically close the gap in the health outcomes and life expectancy between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indig...

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Published in:Heart, lung & circulation lung & circulation, 2015-02, Vol.24 (2), p.119-125
Main Authors: Brown, Alex, B.Med, MPH, PhD, O'Shea, Rebekah L., BSc, Mott, Kathy, BA, McBride, Katharine F., MHlthEcPol, Lawson, Tony, BSoc (Admin), Jennings, Garry L.R., MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Australia
Australia - epidemiology
Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases - epidemiology
Cardiovascular Diseases - therapy
Delivery of Health Care - organization & administration
Delivery of Health Care - standards
Evidence-Based Practice - standards
Female
Health Policy
Healthcare disparities
Humans
Indigenous
Knowledge translation
Life Expectancy
Male
Standard of Care
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Summary:The development and application of essential standards for cardiovascular care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people creates a strategic platform on which to systematically close the gap in the health outcomes and life expectancy between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous people in Australia. We outline six developmental stages that can be used to enhance the effective translation of evidence into practice that reduces life expectancy differentials. Focussing efforts where the biggest gain can be made; considering how to make a policy-relevant difference with an emphasis on translation into policy and practice; establishing a foundation for action by engaging with stakeholders throughout the process; developing a framework to guide action; drafting policy-relevant and framework-appropriate essential service standards; and defining standards that help policy decision makers achieve current priority policy targets.
ISSN:1443-9506
1444-2892
1444-2892
DOI:10.1016/j.hlc.2014.09.020