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Advancing Social Work, Public Health & Social Policy Menu Academics Master of Social Work Master of Public Health Master of Social Policy Dual Degrees 3-2 Programs PhD in Social Work PhD in Public Health Sciences AIBDA Certificate Global Opportunities Field Education Faculty &＃038; Research Faculty Professors of Practice Research Professors Teaching Professors, Senior Lecturers &＃038; Scholars Visiting &＃038; Adjunct Emeritus Faculty Research Centers Faculty Recruitment Resources &＃038; Initiatives Professional Development Clark-Fox Policy Institute Community Partnerships Field Instructor Resources Driving Equity 2030 Open Classroom Advanced Learning Certificates Grand Challenges for Social Work News Most Recent News Alumni Students Social Work Practicum Public Health Policy Faculty Research Community Engagement Diversity Global Life at Brown Admitted Student Resources Life at Brown School Our Facilities Student Support Student Groups & Events Student Body Profile Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Career Engagement International Student Support Brown School Library Student Blog St. Louis Region Washington University Apply About Driving Equity 2030 Events Alumni Contact Us Effectively Communicating with Local Policymakers About Health Policy Tim Poor 6/13/2024 Faculty; Public Health; Research Share this Story: Dodson Clear policy briefs and local data are key to communicating with policymakers, according to a recent paper co-authored by Elizabeth Dodson, research assistant professor at the Prevention Research Center (PRC) at the Brown School. Dodson and colleagues on the research team distributed surveys with different versions of policy briefs about obesity to local policymakers on a national panel, asking about their impressions, their likelihood of using the brief and how they determine legislative priorities. Nearly all of the 331 respondents said local data, constituent needs/opinions, and cost-effectiveness data were important or very important to determining what issues they work on. An infographic about the study is available on the PRC website. “We know that evidence-based policies can be an effective way to improve public health and that local policymakers are in excellent positions to pass such policies,” Dodson said. “But policymakers are often overwhelmed with information, so helping practitioners and researchers communicate evidence to them in ways they prefer and that resonate with them is critical.” Dodson said that while those surveyed didn’t strongly favor a particular format for briefs, their preferences provide a clear roadmap for how best to approach them on public-health issues. &＃8220;When communicating with policymakers, researchers and practitioners should craft clear, succinct, credible and understandable briefs,” she said. “Whenever possible, policy communications should incorporate data specific to a policymaker’s local area.” The paper was published in Frontiers in Public Health. You may also enjoy: Edmond Anticipates Key Role for Social Workers in Psychedelic Assisted TherapyRead this story Steensma Honored for Contributions to WashU Student CommunityRead this story Quick Links: Apply About Brown School Contact Us Directions Academic Professional Integrity Policy Native Land Acknowledgement wustl.edu Keep Up with Our Latest News, Research and Insights: Support the Campaign: to Grow. to Lead. to Change. --> Founded in 1925, the George Warren Brown School was named with a generous gift from Betty Bofinger Brown in memory of her late husband. Copyright 2024 by Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis Washington University  •  One Brookings Drive   •  St. Louis, MO 63130