Operational research in low-income countries: what, why, and how?
Operational research in low-income countries: what, why, and how?
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DOI：
10.1016/s1473-3099(09)70229-4
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发表时间：
2009-11-01
影响因子：
56.3
通讯作者：
Reid, Tony
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作者：
Zachariah, Rony;Harries, Anthony D.;Reid, Tony
机构会议、捐助者论坛和科学会议越来越多地讨论业务研究，但从疾病控制和方案的角度来看，关于业务研究作用的出版资料有限。我们提出了一个运筹学的定义，澄清了其与传染病控制规划的相关性，并描述了将其纳入规划环境的一些有利因素和挑战。特别是在疾病负担高、资源和时间有限的地区，需要投资于业务研究和促进探究文化，以便提高保健的效率。因此，需要发展研究能力，分配具体的资源，并将不同的利益相关者（学术机构、国家项目管理人员和非政府组织）聚集在一起促进运筹学研究。
Operational research is increasingly being discussed at institutional meetings, donor forums, and scientific conferences, but limited published information exists on its role from a disease-control and programme perspective. We suggest a definition of operational research, clarify its relevance to infectious-disease control programmes, and describe some of the enabling factors and challenges for its integration into programme settings. Particularly in areas where the disease burden is high and resources and time are limited, investment in operational research and promotion of a culture of inquiry are needed so that health care can become more efficient. Thus, research capacity needs to be developed, specific resources allocated, and different stakeholders (academic institutions, national programme managers, and non-governmental organisations) brought together in promoting operational research.