Developing the good governance toolkit: a research-derived actionable tool

Objectives: To share learning from the development of a Research-Derived Actionable Tool (RDAT) focused on improving governance of commercial interactions to benefit public health. Study design: Mixed-methods combining synthesis with expert input. Methods: Four principles were used for decision-making on scope and judging conflicting evidence. We combined synthesis of published evidence and grey literature with expert input from different perspectives (research, practice, non-governmental organisations). Results: The methods used enabled decision-making to produce an RDAT, The Good Governance Toolkit, which was considered by the expert panel to be feasible and acceptable. Conclusions: It was possible to develop a tool in advance of practice to support action in an emerging field of public health. Evaluation is underway.