• Evaluation of quality of evidence that was critical for the formation of NHS in 1948 (30 Marks).

. . . X A matrix of criteria for assessing quality and appropriateness of evidence for policy Scientific evidence (based Tacit evidence observational/experimental studies Qualitative Global /local research Systematic reviews Questions related to the issue/problem ze of the problem That is the prevalence, incidence, morbidity or ortality rate from the disease or condition? use of the problem Why is it a problem? Questions related to selecting interventions fectiveness bes the solution/innovation/option work? rocess ow does it work? alue/importance oes it matter? afety ill it do more good than harm? source use ow much does it cost? post-effectivenes e the benefits worth the extra costs? quity that impact does it have on health equity/does it enefit mass population? cceptability it acceptable to key stakeholders, e.g. users, ealth-care providers? asibility it feasible to implement? ppropriateness It the right intervention for these people? atisfaction re users, providers, and other stakeholders h the intervention? Source: adapted from WHO (2021) Evidence, policy, impact. WHO guide for evidence- informed decision-making. Geneva: World Health Organization. End of document 8