On the 8th of July 2014 The Global Health Network launched the Global Health Research Process Map, the first digital toolkit designed to enable researchers anywhere in the world to conduct rigorous global health research.
Seven principles for strengthening research capacity in low- and middle-income countries: simple ideas in a complex world
by ESSENCE on Health Research InitiativeThis good practice document of the ESSENCE on Health Research initiative is designed to provide broad guidance on how best to strengthen research capacity with the maximum possible benefit.
A retrospective study of the health profile of neonates of mothers with anemia in pregnancy and pregnancy induced hypertension in Lagos, Nigeria
by Olusola Funmilayo Sotunde, Silifat Ajoke Sanni, Oluseye Olusegun Onabanjo, Ibiyemi O. Olayiwola, Mure AgbonlahorAuthorAid is a great online tool whose aim is to support developing country researchers in publishing their work.
Mobile phones support adherence and retention of Indigenous participants in a randomised controlled trial: strategies and lessons learnt
by Jai K DasEnsuring adherence to treatment and retention is important in clinical trials, particularly in remote areas and minority groups. This paper describes a novel approach to improve adherence, retention and clinical review rates of Indigenous children. the use of mobile phones within an Indigenous-appropriate framework has been an effective strategy to support a clinical trial involving Australian Indigenous children in urban and remote Australia. Further research is required to explore other applications of this approach, including the impact on clinical outcomes.
We have recently obtained permission to share some very interesting videos from Global Health Videos by Greg Martin. This video series covers issues relating to research methods and study designs in Global Health.
Researchers debunk long-held public health theory, call for new global public health
by Caroline SuttonIn this collection of papers researchers dismiss the Omran model as relevant to contemporary developing countries and suggest the foundation for a new framework better suited for guiding and understanding past and future epidemiological changes within these populations.
Musculo-skeletal disorder risk factors among nurses in low resource settings: a cross sectional case study in Uganda
by Ian Munabi, William Buwembo, David L Kitara, Joseph Ochieng, Erisa S MwakaBayesian Clinical Trials (Nature Reviews Article)
by Donald A. BerryAn introduction into and overview on the mathematics and practice of Bayesian (adaptive) clinical trials.
Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for Capacity Strengthening in Health Research - ESSENCE Good Practice
by ESSENCE on Health Research InitiativeThe ESSENCE on Health Research initiative has created a good practice document on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for Capacity Strengthening in Health Research.
Five keys to improving research costing in low- and middle-income countries
by ESSENCE on Health Research InitiativeESSENCE on Health Research have created a good practice document on research costing. It includes a review of the funding practices related to the definition and funding of direct and indirect costs.
This guide, developed by the WHO and released in December 2013, aims to facilitate implementation research in LMICs.
Good Clinical Practice in Resource-Limited Settings: Translating Theory into Practice
by The Editorial TeamChallenges of non-commercial multi-centre North-South collaborative clinical trials
by Raffaella Ravinetto , on behalf of the 4ABC Study GroupThe last decade has witnessed a substantial increase of multi-centre, public health-oriented clinical trials in poor countries. However, non-commercial research groups have less staff and financial resources than traditional commercial sponsors, so the trial teams have to be creative to comply with Good Clinical Practices (GCP) requirements. This article hopes to feed the reflection on the methodological and ethical aspects of clinical trials carried out in developing countries by North-South collaborative research groups.
This guidance article aims to provide a fully comprehensive, pragmatic guide for researchers of all roles, but especially ethics reviewers, to explain the details of each type of ethics review. The article is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Chinese, and has been kindly provided by www.ctmagnifier.org.
Are students kidding with health research ethics? The case of HIV/AIDS research in Cameroon
by Nchangwi S Munung, Godfrey B Tangwa, Chi P Che, Laurent Vidal, Odile Ouwe-Missi-Oukem-BoyerUniversities in Cameroon are playing an active part in HIV/AIDS research and much of this research is carried out by students, usually for the purpose of a dissertation/thesis. Student theses/dissertations present research findings in a much more comprehensive manner and have been described as the stepping-stone of a budding scientist's potential in becoming an independent researcher. It is therefore important to verify how students handle issues of research ethics.
A range of downloadable templates and tools for Clinical Research, including monitoring checklists, budget spreadsheets, informed consent forms, SOPs and so on.