Table 2 The HIA Process
HIA Step | Actions | |
|---|---|---|
1. Screening | The wide ranging populations and determinants affected were identified and a Steering Group was established. | |
2. Scoping | The scope of the HIA was defined with a clear focus on Wales. Methods decided upon were a literature review, collation of health intelligence data and interviews with key stakeholders. | |
3a. Appraisal –Evidence Gathering | Literature Review | Carry out literature review and synthesise into summary to identify relevant qualitative and quantitative evidence and statistics |
Collate Community Health Profile | Use the scoping and screening checklists as a guide to gather data to identify relevant health intelligence and demographic, economic, environmental and social data / statistics. This includes gathering data in relation to population groups affected and determinants of health identified to be synthesised into a summary for the final report. | |
Stakeholder evidence | 15 stakeholders identified as part of the Scoping Process were interviewed to identify key information, knowledge and evidence. | |
3b. Appraisal of Evidence | The evidence was assessed and characterised to identify the positive and negative impacts and form a picture of the scale, scope and duration of these. This informed recommendations and conclusion. | |
4. Reporting and Recommendations | The final HIA report was drafted and finalised by Steering Group and published. | |
5. Review, reflection and Monitoring | A review and evaluation of the process of carrying out the HIA is currently being undertaken. | |