Table 2.

Twelve Recommendations for the Future of Science-based Policy

Area	Essential	Recommendation
Knowledge generation	Credible design	Use high-quality study designs and apply a systematic approach in research to prevent the false-positive research cycle.
	Accurate data	Apply existing methods and develop new methods for reducing bias and increasing data accuracy obtained from scientific research.
	Sound analysis	Apply sound analysis methods to produce high-quality results from scientific research.
	Comprehensive synthesis	Use existing tools and develop new tools for summarizing scientific findings.
Knowledge exchange	Relevant content	Apply existing methods and develop new methods to extract relevant content from existing information.
	Appropriate translation	Develop new techniques for information translation, and simplify the science–user interface.
	Timely dissemination	Develop innovative ways to disseminate information in a timely way.
	Modulated release	Create new methods for organizing the release of prioritized information.
Knowledge uptake	Accessible information	Invent new ways to market health information and make it more accessible.
	Readable message	Produce information in a readable, understandable format that is relevant to the audience.
	Motivated user	Educate and motivate policymakers so that they actively seek out scientific evidence to make decisions.
	Rewarding outcome	Develop new ways to effectively show how using science to make decisions is beneficial.