Perceptions on the role of evidence: an English alcohol policy case study

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Toner, P., Lloyd, C., Thom, B., MacGregor, S., Godfrey, C., Herring, R. and Tchilingirian, J. 2014. Perceptions on the role of evidence: an English alcohol policy case study. Evidence and Policy. 10 (1), pp. 93-112. https://doi.org/10.1332/174426514X13899745453819
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TitlePerceptions on the role of evidence: an English alcohol policy case study
AuthorsToner, P., Lloyd, C., Thom, B., MacGregor, S., Godfrey, C., Herring, R. and Tchilingirian, J.
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This paper explores the competing influences which inform public health policy and describes the role that research evidence plays within the policy-making process. In particular it draws on a recent English alcohol policy case study to assess the role of evidence in informing policy and practice. Semi-structured interviews with key national, regional and local policy informants were transcribed and analysed thematically. A strong theme identified was that of the role of evidence. Findings are discussed in the context of competing views on what constitutes appropriate evidence for policy-making.

Keywordsalcohol policy; evidence-based policy; evidence-informed policy, research evidence; England
PublisherPolicy Press
JournalEvidence and Policy
ISSN1744 2648
Electronic1744-2656
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Online01 Jan 2014
Print01 Jan 2014
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Deposited26 Sep 2014
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This is a post-peer-review, pre-copy edited version of an article published in Evidence and Policy. The definitive publisher-authenticated version Toner, P., Lloyd, C., Thom, B., MacGregor, S., Godfrey, C., Herring, R., & Tchilingirian, J. (2014). Perceptions on the role of evidence: an English alcohol policy case study. Evidence & Policy: A journal of research, debate and practice, 10 (1) . pp. 93-112. is available online at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1332/174426514X13899745453819

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Herring, R. and Thom, B. 1997. The right to take risks: alcohol and older people. Social Policy and Administration. 31 (3), pp. 233-246. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9515.00053
Alcohol misuse in older people: the role of home carers
Herring, R. and Thom, B. 1997. Alcohol misuse in older people: the role of home carers. Health and Social Care in the Community. 5 (4), pp. 235-245. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2524.1997.tb00119.x
Alcohol-related attendances in the A&E department: could nurses have a preventative role?
Herring, R. and Thom, B. 1999. Alcohol-related attendances in the A&E department: could nurses have a preventative role? Nursing Times. 95 (9), pp. 59-62.
Resisting the gaze? nurse perceptions of the role of accident and emergency departments in responding to alcohol-related attendances.
Herring, R. and Thom, B. 1999. Resisting the gaze? nurse perceptions of the role of accident and emergency departments in responding to alcohol-related attendances. Critical Public Health. 9 (2), pp. 135-148. https://doi.org/10.1080/09581599908402926
Identifying alcohol-related harm in young drinkers: the role of accident and emergency departments
Thom, B., Herring, R. and Judd, A. 1999. Identifying alcohol-related harm in young drinkers: the role of accident and emergency departments. Alcohol and Alcoholism. 34 (6), pp. 910-915. https://doi.org/10.1093/alcalc/34.6.910
Exploring changes in young men's drinking using the AUDIT questionnaire
Harnett, R., Herring, R., Thom, B. and Kelly, M. 1999. Exploring changes in young men's drinking using the AUDIT questionnaire. Alcohol and Alcoholism. 34 (5), pp. 672-677. https://doi.org/10.1093/alcalc/34.5.672
Alcohol in transition: towards a model of young men's drinking styles.
Harnett, R., Thom, B., Herring, R. and Kelly, M. 2000. Alcohol in transition: towards a model of young men's drinking styles. Journal of Youth Studies. 3 (1), pp. 61-77. https://doi.org/10.1080/136762600113040
Social capital and well-being: generations in an East London neighbourhood.
Cattell, V. and Herring, R. 2002. Social capital and well-being: generations in an East London neighbourhood. Journal of Public Mental Health. 1 (3), pp. 8-19.
Networking health research networks in Britain: the post-war childhood leukaemia trials
Moscucci, O., Herring, R. and Berridge, V. 2009. Networking health research networks in Britain: the post-war childhood leukaemia trials. Twentieth Century British History. 20 (1), pp. 23-52. https://doi.org/10.1093/tcbh/hwn039
Binge drinking: an exploration of a confused concept
Herring, R., Berridge, V. and Thom, B. 2008. Binge drinking: an exploration of a confused concept. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 62 (6), pp. 476-479. https://doi.org/10.1136/jech.2006.056721
Black and minority ethnic groups and alcohol: A scoping and consultation study
Thom, B., Lloyd, C., Hurcombe, R., Bayley, M., Stone, K., Thickett, A. and Watts, B. 2010. Black and minority ethnic groups and alcohol: A scoping and consultation study. London Department of Health.
Women in recovery
Thom, B. 2010. Women in recovery. in: Yates, R. and Malloch, M. (ed.) Tackling Addiction Pathways to Recovery London Jessica Kingsley Publishers. pp. 52-69
Working with communities: a feature of multi-component programmes to tackle alcohol and drug-related harm
Thom, B. 2009. Working with communities: a feature of multi-component programmes to tackle alcohol and drug-related harm. Socialno Delo. 48 (5-6), pp. 315-325.
Drugs: the great Cannabis debate
Woolner, C. and Thom, B. 2003. Drugs: the great Cannabis debate. in: Matthews, R. and Young, J. (ed.) The new politics of crime and punishment Willan Publishing.
Drug consumption in London - A city of diverse and changing scenes
Ward, J. and Thom, B. 2009. Drug consumption in London - A city of diverse and changing scenes. in: Eisenbach-Stangl, I., Moskalewicz, J. and Thom, B. (ed.) Two worlds of drug consumption in late modern societies England Ashgate. pp. 39-56
The Licensing Act 2003: a step in the right direction?
Foster, J., Herring, R., Waller, S. and Thom, B. 2009. The Licensing Act 2003: a step in the right direction? Journal of Substance Use. 14 (2), pp. 113-123. https://doi.org/10.1080/14659890802654532
Binge drinking: a confused concept and its contemporary history
Berridge, V., Herring, R. and Thom, B. 2009. Binge drinking: a confused concept and its contemporary history. Social History of Medicine. 22 (3), pp. 597-607. https://doi.org/10.1093/shm/hkp053
Quantities, quality, costs and sources.
Moskalewicz, J., Ward, J. and Thom, B. 2009. Quantities, quality, costs and sources. in: Eisenbach-Stangl, I., Moskalewicz, J. and Thom, B. (ed.) Two worlds of drug consumption in late modern societies. Ashgate. pp. 247-280
The fast alcohol screening test
Thom, B., Alwyn, T., Hodgson, R. and John, B. 2002. The fast alcohol screening test. Alcohol and Alcoholism. 37 (1), pp. 61-66. https://doi.org/10.1093/alcalc/37.1.61
Self-reported never-drinkers in England 1994-2003: characteristics and trends, focusing on white adults aged 18-54.
Thom, B., Nanchahal, K., Pattenden, S. and Primatesta, P. 2007. Self-reported never-drinkers in England 1994-2003: characteristics and trends, focusing on white adults aged 18-54. Alcohol and Alcoholism. 43 (1), pp. 91-96. https://doi.org/10.1093/alcalc/agm138
From alcoholism treatment to the alcohol harm reduction strategy for England: an overview of alcohol policy from 1950.
Thom, B. 2005. From alcoholism treatment to the alcohol harm reduction strategy for England: an overview of alcohol policy from 1950. American Journal on Addictions. 14 (5), pp. 416-425. https://doi.org/10.1080/10550490500247065
Reforming the Soviet model: alcohol treatment services in Kazakhstan
Waters, E. and Thom, B. 2008. Reforming the Soviet model: alcohol treatment services in Kazakhstan. Addiction Research & Theory. 16 (4), pp. 319-330. https://doi.org/10.1080/16066350802008652
Local responses to the Alcohol Licensing Act 2003: the case of Greater London.
Herring, R., Thom, B., Foster, J., Franey, C. and Salazar, C. 2008. Local responses to the Alcohol Licensing Act 2003: the case of Greater London. Drugs: Education, Prevention, and Policy. 15 (3), pp. 251-265. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687630801920641
Binge drinking today: learning lessons from the past
Herring, R., Berridge, V. and Thom, B. 2008. Binge drinking today: learning lessons from the past. Drugs: Education, Prevention, and Policy. 15 (5), pp. 475-486. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687630801937355
Alcohol, policy and politics in Kazakhstan
Waters, E. and Thom, B. 2007. Alcohol, policy and politics in Kazakhstan. Europe-Asia Studies. 59 (6), pp. 999-1023. https://doi.org/10.1080/09668130701489188
Screening for illicit drug use in psychiatric hospitals: whose job is it?
Thom, B., Bloor, R. and Crome, I. 2006. Screening for illicit drug use in psychiatric hospitals: whose job is it? Advances in Psychiatric Treatment. 12 (5), pp. 375-383. https://doi.org/10.1192/apt.12.5.375
Policy news [Street drinking: back on the agenda?]
Herring, R. 1997. Policy news [Street drinking: back on the agenda?]. Drugs: Education, Prevention, and Policy. 4 (2), pp. 187-191. https://doi.org/10.3109/09687639709017415