Background
Over the last two decades there has been increasing interest in the application of neuroscience and related sciences to inform policy and practice decisions. This has led to the proliferation of publications that refer to ‘neuro-informed’ policy and practice across a range of fields and disciplines. Despite the growing interest in neuro-informed policy and practice, a clear definition and framework to guide this approach has not been previously available.
The Neuro-informed Policy and Practice Definition and Framework emerged from a need to establish a
clear conceptualisation and identify key knowledge bases that underpin a neuro-informed approach.
This definition and framework are intended as tools for guiding the development of a common language, knowledge and messages that can embed understanding of neuroscience into action across and within systems.
Scoping Review of Neuro-informed Policy and Practice
The Neuro-informed Policy and Practice Definition and Framework emerges from an extensive scoping review undertaken by researchers at The Queensland Brain Institute at The University of Queensland, in collaboration with the Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership (TQKP).
This scoping review aims to:
- Establish a working definition of neuro-informed policy and practice that can be applied to different systems, workforces, and contexts.
- Identify the key knowledge bases and applications of neuro-informed policy and practice, with a particular focus on those relevant to children and young people.
