Evidence-based interventions
How are evidence-based interventions incorporated into health improvement plans? Do you think that innovative public health interventions that may not yet have a firm evidence base have a place in such plans? If so, what safeguards need to be in place to allow for innovation? If not, what process do you see to encourage innovation in public health?
Sample Answer
Evidence-based interventions are incorporated into health improvement plans through a process called systematic review. This process involves searching for, appraising, and synthesizing all the available research on a particular topic. The goal is to identify the most effective interventions for improving health outcomes.