PloS one
Barriers and facilitators of evidence-informed health policymaking in Nepal: A scoping review
Par Simkhada P, Lwin KS, Koirala B et 4 autres.
Contenu en anglais
Résumé
Background
Evidence-informed health policymaking (EIPM) is essential for strengthening health systems and achieving equitable health outcomes. Despite policy commitments in Nepal, the translation of research evidence into policy and practice remains limited. This scoping review synthesizes the barriers and facilitators influencing EIPM across health policy domains in Nepal.
Methods
We conducted a scoping review following the Arksey and O'Malley framework and PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Peer-reviewed studies published between 2015 and 2025 that examined barriers and facilitators of EIPM in Nepal were identified through searches of PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Global Health. Two reviewers independently screened studies, extracted data, and conducted descriptive and thematic analyses.