ArticleGlobal health action2020
Developing a national health research agenda for Lao PDR: prioritising the research needs of stakeholders.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Strengthening national public health institutes: a systematic review on institution building in the public sector.Frontiers in public health · 2023Pooled it
- Waist-to-Height Ratio as a Key Predictor for Diabetes and Hypertension in Lao PDR National Health Survey.Asia-Pacific journal of public health · 2025Article
- Vientiane Multigenerational Birth Cohort Project in Lao People's Democratic Republic: Protocol for Establishing a Longitudinal Multigenerational Birth Cohort to Promote Population Health.JMIR research protocols · 2024Article
- Evaluating research ethics committees in Vietnam and Laos: Results of a validated self-assessment tool.PloS one · 2024Article
- Involving stakeholders in research priority setting: a scoping review.Research involvement and engagement · 2021Article
- Quality of family planning services for women of reproductive age in Lao PDR.Global health action · 2020Article
- Factors influencing sexual and reproductive health among adolescents in Lao PDR.Global health action · 2020Article
- Research provides evidence for health policy in Lao PDR.Global health action · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundCurrently the health research system in Lao PDR is fragmented and largely donor led. Capacity among national public health institutes is limited to select priority research questions for funding.
objectiveThe objective of this capacity building and practice-oriented study is to describe the process and outcome of the first National Health Research Agenda for Lao PDR and how the agenda contributes to institutional capacity of the Ministry of Health, in order to contribute to evidence-informed public health policy making.
methodThis activity used a mixed-methods approach. The overall design is based on principles of the interactive Learning and Action approach and consists out of 6 phases: (1) identification of needs, (2) shared analysis and integration, (3) nation-wide prioritization of research domains, (4) exploring specific research questions, (5) prioritization of research avenues, (6) dialogue and planning for action. The process involved interviews with experts in health policy and research (n = 42), telephone-based survey with district, provincial and national health staff (n = 135), a two-round Delphi consultation with experts in health policy and research (n = 33), and a workshop with policymakers, researchers, international organisations and civil society (n = 45) were held to gather data and conduct shared analysis.
results11 research domains were identified and prioritised: Health-seeking behaviour; Health system research; Health service provision; Mother and child health (MCH); Sexual & reproductive health; Health education; Non-communicable diseases (NCDs); Irrational drug use; Communicable diseases (CDs); Road traffic accidents; Mental health. Within these domains over 200 unique research questions were identified.
conclusionOur approach led to a comprehensive, inclusive, public health agenda for Lao PDR to realise better informed health policies. Questions on the agenda are action-oriented, originating in a desire to understand the problem so that immediate improvements can be made. The agenda is used within the MoH as a tool to fund and approve research.
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