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Priority setting for new systematic reviews: processes and lessons learned in three regions in Africa
Priority setting to identify topical and context relevant questions for systematic reviews involves an explicit, iterative and inclusive process. In resource-constrained settings of low-income and middle-income countries, priority setting for health related research activities ensures efficient use...
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6666801/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31406592 http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2019-001615 |
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author | Effa, Emmanuel E Oduwole, Olabisi Schoonees, Anel Hohlfeld, Ameer Durao, Solange Kredo, Tamara Mbuagbaw, Lawrence Meremikwu, Martin Ongolo-Zogo, Pierre Wiysonge, Charles Young, Taryn |
author_facet | Effa, Emmanuel E Oduwole, Olabisi Schoonees, Anel Hohlfeld, Ameer Durao, Solange Kredo, Tamara Mbuagbaw, Lawrence Meremikwu, Martin Ongolo-Zogo, Pierre Wiysonge, Charles Young, Taryn |
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description | Priority setting to identify topical and context relevant questions for systematic reviews involves an explicit, iterative and inclusive process. In resource-constrained settings of low-income and middle-income countries, priority setting for health related research activities ensures efficient use of resources. In this paper, we critically reflect on the approaches and specific processes adopted across three regions of Africa, present some of the outcomes and share the lessons learnt while carrying out these activities. Priority setting for new systematic reviews was conducted between 2016 and 2018 across three regions in Africa. Different approaches were used: Multimodal approach (Central Africa), Modified Delphi approach (West Africa) and Multilevel stakeholder discussion (Southern-Eastern Africa). Several questions that can feed into systematic reviews have emerged from these activities. We have learnt that collaborative subregional efforts using an integrative approach can effectively lead to the identification of region specific priorities. Systematic review workshops including discussion about the role and value of reviews to inform policy and research agendas were a useful part of the engagements. This may also enable relevant stakeholders to contribute towards the priority setting process in meaningful ways. However, certain shared challenges were identified, including that emerging priorities may be overlooked due to differences in burden of disease data and differences in language can hinder effective participation by stakeholders. We found that face-to-face contact is crucial for success and follow-up engagement with stakeholders is critical in driving acceptance of the findings and planning future progress. |
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spelling | pubmed-66668012019-08-12 Priority setting for new systematic reviews: processes and lessons learned in three regions in Africa Effa, Emmanuel E Oduwole, Olabisi Schoonees, Anel Hohlfeld, Ameer Durao, Solange Kredo, Tamara Mbuagbaw, Lawrence Meremikwu, Martin Ongolo-Zogo, Pierre Wiysonge, Charles Young, Taryn BMJ Glob Health Practice Priority setting to identify topical and context relevant questions for systematic reviews involves an explicit, iterative and inclusive process. In resource-constrained settings of low-income and middle-income countries, priority setting for health related research activities ensures efficient use of resources. In this paper, we critically reflect on the approaches and specific processes adopted across three regions of Africa, present some of the outcomes and share the lessons learnt while carrying out these activities. Priority setting for new systematic reviews was conducted between 2016 and 2018 across three regions in Africa. Different approaches were used: Multimodal approach (Central Africa), Modified Delphi approach (West Africa) and Multilevel stakeholder discussion (Southern-Eastern Africa). Several questions that can feed into systematic reviews have emerged from these activities. We have learnt that collaborative subregional efforts using an integrative approach can effectively lead to the identification of region specific priorities. Systematic review workshops including discussion about the role and value of reviews to inform policy and research agendas were a useful part of the engagements. This may also enable relevant stakeholders to contribute towards the priority setting process in meaningful ways. However, certain shared challenges were identified, including that emerging priorities may be overlooked due to differences in burden of disease data and differences in language can hinder effective participation by stakeholders. We found that face-to-face contact is crucial for success and follow-up engagement with stakeholders is critical in driving acceptance of the findings and planning future progress. BMJ Publishing Group 2019-07-26 /pmc/articles/PMC6666801/ /pubmed/31406592 http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2019-001615 Text en © Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2019. Re-use permitted under CC BY-NC. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ. This is an open access article distributed in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license, which permits others to distribute, remix, adapt, build upon this work non-commercially, and license their derivative works on different terms, provided the original work is properly cited, appropriate credit is given, any changes made indicated, and the use is non-commercial. See: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/. |
spellingShingle | Practice Effa, Emmanuel E Oduwole, Olabisi Schoonees, Anel Hohlfeld, Ameer Durao, Solange Kredo, Tamara Mbuagbaw, Lawrence Meremikwu, Martin Ongolo-Zogo, Pierre Wiysonge, Charles Young, Taryn Priority setting for new systematic reviews: processes and lessons learned in three regions in Africa |
title | Priority setting for new systematic reviews: processes and lessons learned in three regions in Africa |
title_full | Priority setting for new systematic reviews: processes and lessons learned in three regions in Africa |
title_fullStr | Priority setting for new systematic reviews: processes and lessons learned in three regions in Africa |
title_full_unstemmed | Priority setting for new systematic reviews: processes and lessons learned in three regions in Africa |
title_short | Priority setting for new systematic reviews: processes and lessons learned in three regions in Africa |
title_sort | priority setting for new systematic reviews: processes and lessons learned in three regions in africa |
topic | Practice |
url | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6666801/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31406592 http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2019-001615 |
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