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Is operational research delivering the goods? The journey to success in low-income countries | Journal Article / Commentary | MSF Science Portal
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Is operational research delivering the goods? The journey to success in low-income countries

Zachariah R, Ford NP, Maher D, Bissell K, Van der Bergh R, van den Boogaard W, Reid AJ, Castro KG, Draguez B, von Schreeb J, Chakaya JM, Atun R, Lienhart C, Enarson D, Harries AD
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Abstract
Operational research in low-income countries has a key role in filling the gap between what we know from research and what we do with that knowledge-the so-called know-do gap, or implementation gap. Planned research that does not tangibly affect policies and practices is ineffective and wasteful, especially in settings where resources are scarce and disease burden is high. Clear parameters are urgently needed to measure and judge the success of operational research. We define operational research and its relation with policy and practice, identify why operational research might fail to affect policy and practice, and offer possible solutions to address these shortcomings. We also propose measures of success for operational research. Adoption and use of these measures could help to ensure that operational research better changes policy and practice and improves health-care delivery and disease programmes.

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Subject Area

operational research

Languages

English
DOI
10.1097/BOT.0b013e318225e8d0
Published Date
09 Feb 2012
PubMed ID
22326018
Journal
Lancet Infectious Diseases
Volume | Issue | Pages
Volume 26, Issue 5
Issue Date
2012-05-01
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