Shaping Policy and Practice: Analyzing the Reach of Highly Cited and High Altmetrics Publications for Broader Impact on Physical Activity.
Andrea Ramirez VarelaNatalicio SerranoJuliana Mejía GruesoAnita NguyenDeborah SalvoRoss C BrownsonAdrian E BaumanRodrigo Siqueira ReisPedro Rodrigues Curi HallalMichael PrattPublished in: Journal of physical activity & health (2023)
To have a real-world influence on PA policy and practice, it is not enough to publish the results in scientific journals and participate in media outreach. To successfully involve policymakers and communities in appropriating the evidence and evaluating the extent to which these findings affect policy and practice outcomes, it is critical to lead co-creation, co-dissemination, advocacy, and capacity building efforts.