Title: A transdisciplinary approach to health policy research and evaluation

Authors: Thomas T.H. Wan

Addresses: College of Health and Public Affairs, University of Central Florida, P.O. Box 163680, Orlando, FL 32826-3680, USA

Abstract: An integrated perspective consisting of macro- and micro-level approaches to health policy research and evaluation is presented. Analytical strategies are suggested for policy analysis, targeting on health disparities at individual and population levels. This systems approach enables investigators to view how scientific public policy analysis can be implemented to assess policy impacts. In this special issue, five papers are introduced.

Keywords: transdisciplinary approach; health reform; health policy; ecological complex; public policy informatics; public policy monitoring; policy impact analysis; healthcare policy.

DOI: 10.1504/IJPP.2014.063094

International Journal of Public Policy, 2014 Vol.10 No.4/5, pp.161 - 177

Published online: 19 Jul 2014 *

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