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Empowering Practitioners to Shape the Future of Public Health Research

Empowering Practitioners to Shape the Future of Public Health Research

Introduction

In the ever-evolving landscape of public health research, setting priorities is crucial for driving impactful studies and interventions. A recent study titled "Priority-setting in public health research funding organisations: an exploratory qualitative study among five high-profile funders" provides insights into how these priorities are established. As practitioners, understanding and engaging with these processes can enhance your ability to contribute meaningfully to the field.

The Study's Insights

The study explored how public health research funding organizations in the UK, Australia, the US, and France set their research priorities. It identified four non-sequential phases in the priority-setting process: idea generation, idea analysis, idea socialization, and idea selection. Notably, the study highlighted that while researchers and decision-makers are involved in these phases, other stakeholders like the public and advocacy organizations are often underrepresented.

Implementing Research Outcomes

As a practitioner, you can leverage these findings to improve your research and practice:

Encouraging Further Research

The study underscores the need for transparency and broader participation in setting research priorities. Practitioners can contribute by conducting further research on:

Conclusion

By understanding and engaging with the priority-setting processes in public health research, practitioners can play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the field. This involvement not only enhances the relevance and impact of research but also ensures that it meets the diverse needs of the communities it serves.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Priority-setting in public health research funding organisations: an exploratory qualitative study among five high-profile funders.


Citation: Cartier, Y., Creatore, M. I., Hoffman, S. J., & Potvin, L. (2018). Priority-setting in public health research funding organisations: an exploratory qualitative study among five high-profile funders. Health Research Policy and Systems, 16(53). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12961-018-0335-8
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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