Display options
Cite
Brennan A, Meier P, Purshouse R, et al. Developing policy analytics for public health strategy and decisions-the Sheffield alcohol policy model framework. Ann Oper Res. 2013;236:149-176doi: 10.1007/s10479-013-1451-z.
Brennan, A., Meier, P., Purshouse, R., Rafia, R., Meng, Y., & Hill-Macmanus, D. (2016). Developing policy analytics for public health strategy and decisions-the Sheffield alcohol policy model framework. Annals of operations research, 236149-176. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10479-013-1451-z
Brennan, Alan, et al. "Developing policy analytics for public health strategy and decisions-the Sheffield alcohol policy model framework." Annals of operations research vol. 236 (2016): 149-176. doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10479-013-1451-z
Brennan A, Meier P, Purshouse R, Rafia R, Meng Y, Hill-Macmanus D. Developing policy analytics for public health strategy and decisions-the Sheffield alcohol policy model framework. Ann Oper Res. 2016;236:149-176. doi: 10.1007/s10479-013-1451-z. Epub 2013 Oct 08. PMID: 26770007; PMCID: PMC4710054.
Copy Download .nbib Format: NLM
Share it on

Ann Oper Res. 2016;236:149-176. doi: 10.1007/s10479-013-1451-z. Epub 2013 Oct 08.

Developing policy analytics for public health strategy and decisions-the Sheffield alcohol policy model framework.

Annals of operations research

Alan Brennan, Petra Meier, Robin Purshouse, Rachid Rafia, Yang Meng, Daniel Hill-Macmanus

Affiliations

  1. School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), The University of Sheffield, Regent Court, Regent Street, Sheffield, S1 4DA UK.

PMID: 26770007 PMCID: PMC4710054 DOI: 10.1007/s10479-013-1451-z

Abstract

This paper sets out the development of a methodological framework for detailed evaluation of public health strategies for alcohol harm reduction to meet UK policy-makers needs. Alcohol is known to cause substantial harms, and controlling its affordability and availability are effective policy options. Analysis and synthesis of a variety of public and commercial data sources is needed to evaluate impact on consumers, health services, crime, employers and industry, so a sound evaluation of impact is important. We discuss the iterative process to engage with stakeholders, identify evidence/data and develop analytic approaches and produce a final model structure. We set out a series of steps in modelling impact including: classification and definition of population subgroups of interest, identification and definition of harms and outcomes for inclusion, classification of modifiable components of risk and their baseline values, specification of the baseline position on policy variables especially prices, estimating effects of changing policy variables on risk factors including price elasticities, quantifying risk functions relating risk factors to harms including 47 health conditions, crimes, absenteeism and unemployment, and monetary valuation. The most difficult model structuring decisions are described, as well as the final results framework used to provide decision support to national level policymakers in the UK. In the discussion we explore issues around the relationship between modelling and policy debates, valuation and scope, limitations of evidence/data, how the framework can be adapted to other countries and decisions. We reflect on the approach taken and outline ongoing plans for further development.

Keywords: Analytics; Modelling methodology; Policy evaluation; Public health

References

  1. Prev Med. 2004 May;38(5):613-9 - PubMed
  2. Alcohol Alcohol. 2003 Mar-Apr;38(2):142-7 - PubMed
  3. Addiction. 2004 Aug;99(8):1024-33 - PubMed
  4. Addiction. 2008 May;103(5):738-48 - PubMed
  5. J Stud Alcohol. 2004 Nov;65(6):782-93 - PubMed
  6. Clin Med (Lond). 2009 Oct;9(5):421-5 - PubMed
  7. Alcohol Alcohol. 2010 Sep-Oct;45(5):412-3 - PubMed
  8. Addiction. 2010 Mar;105(3):383-93 - PubMed
  9. Lancet. 2010 Apr 17;375(9723):1355-64 - PubMed
  10. Popul Health Metr. 2010 Mar 04;8:3 - PubMed
  11. Addiction. 2001 Feb;96 Suppl 1:S5-17 - PubMed
  12. Br J Cancer. 2002 Nov 18;87(11):1234-45 - PubMed
  13. J Stud Alcohol. 1987 Mar;48(2):124-35 - PubMed
  14. Eur Addict Res. 2001 Aug;7(3):117-27 - PubMed
  15. Addiction. 2009 Feb;104(2):179-90 - PubMed
  16. J Stud Alcohol. 2006 Mar;67(2):300-8 - PubMed
  17. Health Econ. 2004 Feb;13(2):139-55 - PubMed
  18. Health Policy. 1989 Jul;12(1-2):1-255 - PubMed

Publication Types

Grant support