Rapid response: knowledge translation mechanisms to translate evidence into public health policy in emergencies (2021)

This rapid response summarizes global research evidence drawn from many sources in the research literature, mainly systematic reviews. It does not contain recommendations, which would have required the authors to make judgements based on personal values and preferences.

This rapid response seeks to respond to the scientific information needs of politicians and policy-makers to tackle this pandemic. A distinctive feature of this process is the use of systematic and explicit methods to identify, select, appraise and synthesize data and information from the included studies.

This rapid response was conducted over 15 business days and presents evidence for policy-makers in a concise and comprehensible manner.