Table 1 Description of tailored interventions, data collection, and outcomes for each Health Department
From: Tools to support evidence-informed public health decision making
| Â | Case A | Case B | Case C |
|---|---|---|---|
Context | Large, diverse population served; leadership had vision for EIDM; EIDM a strategic priority, with committed resources. | Large, urban centre served; leadership strongly committed to EIDM; manager ‘champion’ for EIDM; EIDM a strategic priority | Mid-size urban/rural mix served; leadership committed to EIDM, with additional support from executive. |
Intervention period | September 2010 – June 2012 | April 2011 – February 2013 | April 2011 – December 2012 |
Intervention strategies | KB on site, 2 days/week: | KB on/off site, 2 days/week: | KB on/off-site, 2 days/week: |
- Provided workshop training for all staff; | - Provided introductory workshops to all consultants; | - Provided department-wide EIDM training; | |
- Participated in intra-department presentations; | - Provided EIDM training for all staff in one directorate; | - Advised Research Knowledge & Exchange Committee on creation of EIDM guidebook; | |
- Mentored staff teams through rapid evidence reviews; | - Mentored staff teams through rapid evidence reviews; | - Mentored staff teams through rapid evidence reviews; | |
- Provided one-on-one consulting; | - Provided one-on-one consulting; | - Provided one-on-one consulting; | |
- Regularly met with and presented to senior management. | - Advised senior management; | - Advised executive on EIDM Policy & Procedure. | |
| Â | - Advocated for staff time to be allocated to EIDM. | Â |