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Science. 2014 September 12; Volume 345 (Issue 6202); 1290-1292.; DOI:10.1126/science.1254164
Ager A, Burnham G, Checchi F, Gayer M, Grais RF, et al.
Science. 2014 September 12; Volume 345 (Issue 6202); 1290-1292.; DOI:10.1126/science.1254164
Given the growing scale and complexity of responses to humanitarian crises, it is important to develop a stronger evidence base for health interventions in such contexts. Humanitarian crises present unique challenges to rigorous and effective research, but there are substantial opportunities for scientific advance. Studies need to focus where the translation of evidence from noncrisis scenarios is not viable and on ethical ways of determining what happens in the absence of an intervention. Robust methodologies suited to crisis settings have to be developed and used to assess interventions with potential for delivery at scale. Strengthening research capacity in the low- to middle-income countries that are vulnerable to crises is also crucial.
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PLOS Med. 2014 April 22; Volume 11 (Issue 4); DOI:10.1371/journal.pmed.1001632
Gerdin M, Clarke M, Allen C, Kayabu B, Summerskill W, et al.
PLOS Med. 2014 April 22; Volume 11 (Issue 4); DOI:10.1371/journal.pmed.1001632