Citation

Giesbrecht N, Ferris J. Addiction 1993; 88(Suppl): 83S-93S.

Affiliation

Addiction Research Foundation, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1993, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8453349

Abstract

An overview of community-based action research projects is presented focusing on the community/research agenda interaction, the difficulties and rewards of this approach, and the unique opportunities of these projects. The potential for policy development as a result of these initiatives has not been fully explored, and some suggestions for the implementation of policies based on the results of action research projects are made. The policy implication of several specific interventions are discussed, along with the limitations and benefits of policy components within a project, rather than as spin-offs. The paper concludes with suggestions for planning community action projects to enhance the policy formulation aspect of these projects.

Language: en