Pulford, Justin, Crossman, Susie, Abomo, Pierre et al. (5 more authors) (2021) Guidance and conceptual tools to inform the design, selection and evaluation of research capacity strengthening interventions. BMJ Global health. e005153. ISSN 2059-7908
Abstract
This practice note presents four conceptual tools intended to support the design, selection and evaluation of research capacity strengthening (RCS) programmes in low-income and middle-income country settings. The tools may be used by a wide range of RCS stakeholders, including funders, implementing parties and programme evaluators, to guide decision-making in lieu of largely as yet unavailable empirical evidence. The first conceptual tool guides decision-making regarding RCS intervention design, focusing specifically on the combination and integration of potential intervention activities. The second conceptual tool provides a framework for assessing the implementation challenges of potential RCS interventions in terms of: (1) the overall cost of implementing the proposed intervention in a given context; (2) the length of time required to complete full implementation of the proposed intervention in a given context and (3) the level of control the implementing partners would have over the proposed intervention in a given context. The third conceptual tool provides a means to consider the anticipated impact of potential RCS interventions in order to inform selection decisions (ie, which out of a number of potential RCS intervention options may be most impactful in a given setting given the intervention design and implementation challenges). The fourth and final tool is designed to support the evaluation of a collective RCS effort, whether that be multiple RCS interventions delivered within the context of a single or continuous programme or multiple RCS programmes delivered in a common setting.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2021. |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Health Sciences (York) |
Depositing User: | Pure (York) |
Date Deposited: | 26 Jan 2024 14:20 |
Last Modified: | 16 Oct 2024 19:45 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2021-005153 |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1136/bmjgh-2021-005153 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:208343 |
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