Banca de DEFESA: AURELINA AGUIAR DE LIMA

Uma banca de DEFESA de MESTRADO foi cadastrada pelo programa.
STUDENT : AURELINA AGUIAR DE LIMA
DATE: 27/03/2025
TIME: 10:00
LOCAL: Plataforma Teams
TITLE:

Institutional capacity to acquire, assess, adapt, and apply evidence in Brazil

KEY WORDS:

Scientific evidence, Evidence-informed policy, EVIPNet (Evidence-Informed Policy Network), Organizational capacity, Public policies, Science and technology

PAGES: 80
BIG AREA: Outra
AREA: Multidisciplinar
SUMMARY:

Objective: To measure the capacity to acquire, assess, adapt, and apply evidence in the decision-making process of the Secretariat of Science, Technology, and Innovation and the Health Economic-Industrial Complex of the Ministry of Health (SECTICS/MS). Methods: This is a mixed-method study, combining quantitative and qualitative approaches, conducted from August to September 2024. Research participants responded to an instrument composed of three parts: respondent characterization, a self-assessment tool in its Brazilian version, called the "4A Tool" (Acquire, Assess, Adapt, and Apply), and a discussion guide. Results: A total of 15 representatives were nominated, with 12 participating in the quantitative phase and 4 in the qualitative phase. Most participants held a PhD (66.7%), had statutory employment (75%), and all had knowledge of evidence-informed policies (EIP). Two dimensions achieved an agreement rate above 70%, suggesting consensus among participants regarding the existence of institutionalized capacity to acquire (81.8%) and assess (71.7%) evidence for decision-making. The dimensions of applying (63.3%) and adapting (46.9%) scientific evidence showed lower percentages, indicating weaknesses in these areas. Participants highlighted the importance of evidence in optimizing processes but identified heterogeneity among departments and structural limitations, such as lack of time, restricted access to paid articles, and knowledge translation tools. Conclusion: This study highlighted key aspects related to acquiring and assessing scientific evidence in the organizational environment of SECTICS/MS, enabling recognition of the importance of institutionalizing EIP and the likelihood of implementing efficient and effective policies consistently within the organization. However, regarding the capacity to adapt and apply evidence, the findings indicate the need for improvements in organizational structure, particularly investments in knowledge translation, enabling strategies to overcome barriers between health evidence, policymakers, and the population.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Presidente - 1681340 - EVERTON NUNES DA SILVA
Externo ao Programa - 1041337 - IVAN RICARDO ZIMMERMANN - nullExterna à Instituição - KEITTY REGINA CORDEIRO DE ANDRADE - MS
Externa à Instituição - SANDRA MARIA DO VALLE LEONE DE OLIVEIRA - FIOCRUZ