scholarly journals Where is critical analysis of power and positionality in knowledge translation?

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chloe Crosschild ◽  
Ngoc Huynh ◽  
Ismalia De Sousa ◽  
Eunice Bawafaa ◽  
Helen Brown
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Translation ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Standpoint Theory ◽  
Power Dynamics ◽  
Research Systems ◽  
Critical Reflexivity ◽  
Analyse Power ◽  
Research Relationships ◽  
Health Research Systems

AbstractIn Canada, the Eurocentric epistemological foundations of knowledge translation (KT) approaches and practices have been significantly influenced by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) KT definition. More recently, integrated knowledge translation (IKT) has emerged in part as epistemic resistance to Eurocentric discourse to critically analyse power relations between researcher and participants. Yet, despite the proliferation of IKT literature, issues of power in research relationships and strategies to equalize relationships remain largely unaddressed. In this paper, we analyse the gaps in current IKT theorizing against the backdrop of the CIHR KT definition by drawing on critical scholars, specifically those writing about standpoint theory and critical reflexivity, to advance IKT practice that worked to surface and change research-based power dynamics within the context of health research systems and policy.

scholarly journals Governance of Health Research in Four Eastern and Southern African Countries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamela A Juma ◽  
Catherine M Jones ◽  
Rhona Mijumbi-Dave ◽  
Clare Wenham ◽  
Tiny Masupe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource ◽  
National Health ◽  
Health Research ◽  
National Level ◽  
Research Governance ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Human Resource Capacity ◽  
Research Systems ◽  
Governance Institutions ◽  
Health Research Systems

Abstract Background: Health research governance is an essential function of national health research systems. Yet many African countries have not developed strong health research governance structures and processes. This paper presents a comparative analysis of national health research governance in Botswana, Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia where health sciences research production is well established relative to some others in the region, and continues to grow. It aims to examine progress made and challenges faced in strengthening health research governance in these countries.Methods: We collected data through document review and key informant interviews with a total of 80 participants including decision-makers, researchers, and funders across stakeholder institutions in the four countries. Data on health research governance were thematically coded for policies, legislation, regulation, and institutions and analyzed comparatively across the four national health research systems.Results: All countries were found to be moving from using a research governance framework set by national science, technology and innovation policies to one that is more anchored in health research structures and policies within the health sectors. Kenya and Zambia have adopted health research legislation and policies, while Botswana and Uganda are in the process of developing the same. National level health research coordination and regulation is still hampered by inadequate financial and human resource capacities, which present a challenge for building strong health research governance institutions.Conclusion: Building health research governance as a key pillar of national health research systems involve developing stronger governance institutions, strengthening health research legislation, increasing financing for governance processes, and improving human resource capacity in health research governance and management.

scholarly journals Research workshop to research work: initial steps in establishing health research systems on Malaita, Solomon Islands

2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle L Redman-MacLaren ◽  
David J MacLaren ◽  
Janella Solomon ◽  
Alwin Muse ◽  
Rowena Asugeni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Research ◽  
Solomon Islands ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Research Systems ◽  
Research Workshop ◽  
Health Research Systems

scholarly journals The Covid-19 Pandemic Has Exposed Opportunities To Strengthen Our Health Research Systems

2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. E5-6
Author(s):  
Bev J. Holmes ◽  
Alex MacKenzie ◽  
Bruce McManus ◽  
Aubie Angel Angel
Keyword(s):  
Health Research ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Global Level ◽  
Engineering Technology ◽  
Technology And Innovation ◽  
Academic Leader ◽  
Research And Innovation ◽  
Research Systems ◽  
Fundamental Science ◽  
Health Research Systems

Professor Sir Mark Walport, FRS, FMed Sci, FRCP, physicianscientist, academic leader and visionary health research planner, was the recipient of the 2020 Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research. He is a former Chief Executive, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and UK government’s Chief Scientific Advisor. He continues to be a champion of fundamental science in health research, engineering, technology and innovation, and is a major spokesperson on COVID-19 pandemic trends at the global level.

scholarly journals Current approaches to national health research systems analysis: a brief overview of the WHO health research system analysis initiative

2004 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 351-362 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ritu Sadana ◽  
Tikki Pang
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
National Health ◽  
Health Research ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
World Health ◽  
World Health Report ◽  
Research System ◽  
Health Research System ◽  
Research Systems ◽  
Health Research Systems

This article introduces the WHO health research system analysis (HRSA) initiative as an input to the World Health Report 2004 on health research, "Knowledge for Better Health". Section 2 presents the HRSA conceptual framework for operational description and analysis of national health research from a system rather than sector perspective. Section 3 summarizes research projects addressing contemporary cross-national issues, aiming to: provide answers to key questions, further explore contested areas within systems, and improve decision-making on research investment options. Section 4 summarizes the comprehensive country studies on research systems. Section 5 outlines a pilot study on methods for 18 comprehensive country studies, including Brazil, Chile, and Costa Rica. Section 6 concludes that the pilot study and eventual main phase to describe and analyze national health research systems will demonstrate WHO's commitment to strengthening capacity in partnership with countries.

scholarly journals Public involvement in health research systems: a governance framework

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fiona Alice Miller ◽  
Sarah J. Patton ◽  
Mark Dobrow ◽  
Whitney Berta
Keyword(s):  
Health Research ◽  
Public Involvement ◽  
Governance Framework ◽  
Research Systems ◽  
Health Research Systems

scholarly journals Developing the African national health research systems barometer

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joses Muthuri Kirigia ◽  
Martin Okechukwu Ota ◽  
Flavia Senkubuge ◽  
Charles Shey Wiysonge ◽  
Bongani M. Mayosi
Keyword(s):  
National Health ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Research Systems ◽  
Health Research Systems
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