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Applying Models and Frameworks to Nutrition & Obesity Policy Evaluation and Research

Explore the use of models and frameworks in evaluating nutrition and obesity policies, essential for public health practitioners. Learn how these tools assist in identifying strategies and external influences, and providing a long-term perspective. Study the Policy Development Process and its core functions, including assessment, monitoring, and evaluation. Dive into the Advocacy Coalition Framework and Policy Subsystem concepts for comprehensive policy analysis.

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Applying Models and Frameworks to Nutrition & Obesity Policy Evaluation and Research

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  1. Applying Models and Frameworks to Nutrition & Obesity Policy Evaluation and Research

  2. Definitions • Framework: A set of assumptions, concepts, values, and practices that constitutes a way of viewing reality • Model: A schematic description of a system, theory, or phenomenon that accounts for its known or inferred properties and may be used for further study of its characteristics

  3. Uses of Models & Frameworks • Apply to policy development practice as a core function of public health • Study the process of policy development

  4. 1. Policy Development & Assurance as Core Functions of Public Health Frameworks & models used for: • Public Health Practitioner training • Assessment • Monitoring and surveillance • Evaluation

  5. 2. Study the Process of Policy Development • Frameworks & models help to: • Identify effective policy development strategies & points of leverage • Identify external factors that influence the process • Provide a long term perspective • Methods • Identify pertinent constructs • Collect data • Compare findings to model

  6. Advocacy Coalition Framework1 Policy Subsystem Relatively Stable Parameters System-wide with enduring/constraining effect Coalition APolicy beliefsResourcesStrategy Coalition BPolicy beliefsResourcesStrategy Constraints & Resources Decisions by Governmental Authorities External Events - Change in socioeconomic conditions, public opinion, leaders- Policy decisions/impacts from other subsystems Policy Outputs & Impacts 1) Adapted from: Breton E, Richard L, Gagnon F, Jacques M, Bergeron P. Health promotion research and practice require sound policy analysis models: The case of Quebec’s Tobacco Act. Social Science & Medicine 2008; 67:1679-1689.

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