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The impact of treatment demand data on policy and practice

This research project aims to explore the use of treatment demand (TD) data in influencing drug policy and practice. Through a combination of literature review, case studies, and expert consultations, the project will identify examples of TD data being used to develop evidence-based policies and practices. It will also develop strategies for better utilization of TD data in the future.

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The impact of treatment demand data on policy and practice

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  1. The impact of treatment demand data on policy and practice Hamish Sinclair & Jean LongDrug Misuse Research DivisionHealth Research BoardIreland Richard Muscat National Drug Commission Ministry of Social Policy Malta Jacek Sekiewicz Therapy Centre for Drug Addiction Poland

  2. Dynamic Model Research Policy Practice

  3. Pompidou Group Work Programme 2004-2006 Research Policy & Practice

  4. Research Platform Objectives Signal developments in the use of data and research in policy and practice Identify priorities and needs and develop strategies for research

  5. Focus of the Pompidou Group in the area of treatment demand overtime Data analysis & interpretation Data collection Use of data for policy & practice

  6. The value of treatment demand data 1. Direct indicator of demand on services2. Indirect indicator of drug misuse trends3. Basis for more detailed studies Pompidou Group Definitive Protocol (1994) pages 5-6

  7. Project Objectives Review how treatment demand (TD) data have been used to help influence policy and practice. Identify examples (case studies) of where TD data have been used to help develop evidence-based policies and practices. Develop a process whereby policy-makers, practitioners and researchers can make better use, in the future, of TD data to help develop evidence-based policies and practices

  8. Research Questions Have TD data been used in the past to help influence policy formulation and practice development? If yes, Is there documentary evidence to establish the link between the use of TD data and the subsequent formulation of policy and/or practice development? If yes,

  9. Research Questions Based on the documentary evidence, can case studies be written up which clearly describe how TD data were used and how they impacted on policy formulation and/or practice development? Can common themes be found in these case studies to inform the future use of TD data to help develop evidence-based policies and practices?

  10. Working Method • Combination of techniques: • literature review; consultations with key experts; develop case histories; and identify the policy uses of TD data. • It is proposed to use of existing networks of • treatment demand experts to assist in • this process, namely: • PG • EMCDDA’s Reitox (Focal Point) network.

  11. Example Case Study The use of treatment demand data in the establishment of Local Drugs Task Forces in Dublin, Ireland

  12. Policy Practice Research

  13. Research Policy Practice Dublin Treatment Reporting System (1990) Annual treatment demand reports Provide ongoing information to facilitate the understanding of the epidemiology of treated drug misuse and to provide data useful to policy makers on the health care and social implications of drug misuse.

  14. Research Policy Practice Ministerial Task Force (1996) Review the present measures to reduce the demand for drugs and, in the light of that review, recommend any changes in policy, legislation or practice to facilitate more effective reduction strategies.

  15. Research Policy Practice Local Drugs Task Forces (1997) To provide a strategic, locally-based, integrated response in the areas where the drug problem is most severe.

  16. If you wish to contribute in the project, please contact, hsinclair@hrb.ie

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