💭 Foresight approaches for future health shocks: integration into policy making and accompanying research priorities

Science

Key messagesAn articulated set of fundamental values and clearly defined objectives should underlie policy selection, particularly in emergency situationsEmbedding systems thinking in the policy making process helps to support optimal decision making when faced with complex problems and inevitable trade-offsDeveloping long term resilience can help to avoid crises and prepare for emergencies but requires continuous investmentDecision makers must be involved from the beginning to improve the probability that insights are both useful and translated into policyPractising situational awareness means anticipating and being prepared to respond to context specific challenges associated with potential emergenciesA broad range of stakeholders and expertise should be included to ensure that foresight approaches capture the key drivers of potential adverse outcomesAn overarching open ...

BMJ     Oct 07, 2024