scholarly journals Improving Surgical Research Capacity in Low and Middle Income Countries: Can Pulse Data Collection Reliably Estimate Perioperative Mortality?

2021 ◽  
Vol 233 (5) ◽  
pp. S108-S109
Author(s):  
Sarah J. Ullrich ◽  
Phyllis Kisa ◽  
Arlene Muzira ◽  
Erin White ◽  
Mary Nabukenya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Research Capacity ◽  
Surgical Research ◽  
Perioperative Mortality ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Improving Surgical Research Capacity in Low and Middle Income Countries

2021 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah J. Ullrich ◽  
Phyllis Kisa ◽  
Arlene Muzira ◽  
Erin M. White ◽  
Mary Nabukenya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research Capacity ◽  
Surgical Research ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Towards diaspora-driven research capacity strengthening in low- and middle-income countries: results from India and Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 221-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Varshini Varadaraj ◽  
Anju Ranjit ◽  
Joseph Nwadiuko ◽  
Joseph Canner ◽  
Marie Diener-West ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research Capacity ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Capacity Strengthening ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Research Capacity Strengthening ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Strengthening Noncommunicable Disease Research Capacity and Chronic Disease Outcomes in Low- and Middle-Income Countries in South Asia: Implementation and Evaluation of the ASCEND Program

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 536-547
Author(s):  
Allison Byrnes ◽  
Tilahun Nigatu Haregu ◽  
Naanki Pasricha ◽  
Kavita Singh ◽  
Sathish Thirunavukkarasu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Communicable Disease ◽  
Research Capacity ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Noncommunicable Disease ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Low And Middle Income

This article describes the design, outcomes, challenges, and lessons learned from the ASian Collaboration for Excellence in Non-Communicable Disease (ASCEND) program, implemented between 2011 and 2015 in India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. The program involved a blended-delivery model, incorporating online and face-to-face training, mentoring, and supervision of trainees’ research projects. Evaluation data were collected at baseline, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months. Intended outcomes, lessons, and challenges were summarized using a logic model. During the program period, 48 participants were trained over 2 cohorts in June 2011 and 2012. The trainees published 83 peer-reviewed articles between 2011 and 2015. Additionally, 154 presentations were given by trainees at national and international conferences. Underutilization of the online learning management system was an important challenge. Utilizing a combination of intensive face-to-face and online learning and mentoring of early career researchers in low- and middle-income countries has great potential to enhance the research capacity, performance, and outputs.

scholarly journals Utility of Short Message Service (SMS) for Remote Data Collection for HIV in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 654-662
Author(s):  
Alison L. Drake ◽  
Claire Rothschild ◽  
Wenwen Jiang ◽  
Keshet Ronen ◽  
Jennifer A. Unger
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Short Message Service ◽  
Short Message ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Message Service ◽  
Low And Middle Income ◽  
Remote Data

scholarly journals Strengthening Research Capacity—TDR's Evolving Experience in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. e3380 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olumide A. T. Ogundahunsi ◽  
Mahnaz Vahedi ◽  
Edward M. Kamau ◽  
Garry Aslanyan ◽  
Robert F. Terry ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research Capacity ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Low And Middle Income

scholarly journals Maternal and neonatal data collection systems in low- and middle-income countries: scoping review protocol

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mabel Berrueta ◽  
Ariel Bardach ◽  
Agustin Ciaponni ◽  
Xu Xiong ◽  
Andy Stergachis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Adverse Event Reporting ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Recent Analysis ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Background: Pregnant women and neonates represent one of the most vulnerable groups, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). A recent analysis reported that most vaccine pharmacovigilance systems in LMICs consist of spontaneous (passive) adverse event reporting. Thus, LMICs need effective active surveillance approaches, such as pregnancy registries. We intend to identify currently active maternal and neonatal data collection systems in LMICs, with the potential to inform active safety electronic surveillance for novel vaccines using standardized definitions. Methods: A scoping review will be conducted based on established methodology. Multiple databases of indexed and grey literature will be searched with a specific focus on existing electronic and paper-electronic systems in LMICs that collect continuous, prospective, and individual-level data from antenatal care, delivery, neonatal care (up to 28 days), and postpartum (up to 42 days) at the facility and community level, at the national and district level, and at large hospitals. Also, experts will be contacted to identify unpublished information on relevant data collection systems. General and specific descriptions of Health Information Systems (HIS) extracted from the different sources will be combined and duplicated HIS will be removed, producing a list of unique statements. We will present a final list of Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health systems considered flexible enough to be updated with necessary improvements to detect, assess and respond to safety concerns during the introduction of vaccines and other maternal health interventions. Selected experts will participate in an in-person consultation meeting to select up to three systems to be further explored in situ. Results and knowledge gaps will be synthesized after expert consultation.

scholarly journals The role of international partnerships in improving urethral reconstruction in low- and middle-income countries

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (12) ◽  
pp. 3003-3011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maahum Haider ◽  
Mohamed Jalloh ◽  
Jiaqi Yin ◽  
Amadou Diallo ◽  
Nancy Puttkammer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Success Rate ◽  
Urethral Stricture ◽  
Urethral Reconstruction ◽  
Subspecialty Training ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Urethral Stricture Disease ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Abstract Purpose To explore the impact of education and training in international surgical partnerships on outcomes of urethral stricture disease in low- and middle-income countries. To encourage data collection and outcomes assessments to promote evidence-based and safe surgical care. Methods Qualitative data were collected through observation of a reconstructive surgical workshop held by IVUmed at a host site in Dakar, Senegal. Quantitative data were collected through a retrospective review of 11 years of hospital data to assess surgical outcomes of urethral stricture disease before and after IVUmed started reconstructive workshops at the site. Results In the 11-year study period, 569 patients underwent 774 surgical procedures for urethral strictures. The numbers and types of urethroplasty techniques increased after IVUmed started its workshops. The average number of urethroplasties increased from 10 to 18.75/year. There was a statistically significant improvement in the mean success rate of urethroplasties from 12.7% before to 29% after the workshops. Anastomotic urethroplasty success rates doubled from 16.7 to 35.1%, but this was not statistically significant (p = 0.07). The improved success rate was sustained in cases performed without an IVUmed provider. Conclusions Urethral stricture disease treatment in low- and middle-income countries is fraught with challenges due to complex presentations and limited subspecialty training. Improper preoperative management, lack of specialty instruments, and suboptimal wound care all contribute to poor outcomes. International surgical groups like IVUmed who employ the “teach-the-teacher” model enhance local practitioner expertise and independence leading to long-term improvements in patient outcomes. Tailoring practice guidelines to the local resource framework and encouraging data collection and outcomes assessment are vital components of providing responsible care and should be encouraged.

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