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Research in hospitals: inserting the missing link.

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  • 1Havard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.

World Hospitals and Health Services : the Official Journal of the International Hospital Federation
|January 6, 2000
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Hospitals in developing countries must increase research engagement to improve health development. Intensifying hospital-based research is crucial for societal progress and critical evaluation of healthcare services.

Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Global Health
  • Hospital Management

Background:

  • Hospitals are central to health development but face increasing societal scrutiny regarding activities and costs.
  • The advent of the 21st century and third millennium necessitates a re-evaluation of healthcare roles and future directions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advocate for a more active role of hospitals in research, particularly in developing countries.
  • To present arguments for intensifying research activities across all hospital types, from primary to tertiary care.
  • To explore methods for expanding and enhancing hospital-based research.

Main Methods:

  • The paper presents a conceptual argument and justification for increased hospital research.
  • It synthesizes existing understanding of the hospital's role in health systems.

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  • No empirical data collection or analysis is described; it is a perspective piece.

    • Main Results:

    • Hospitals are indispensable in health development and require critical assessment.
    • There is a clear need for hospitals to enhance their research capacity and output.
    • The paper outlines the rationale and importance of this shift.

    Conclusions:

    • Hospitals, especially in developing nations, must significantly increase their involvement in research.
    • Intensified and expanded hospital-based research is essential for advancing healthcare and meeting societal expectations.
    • A proactive research agenda is vital for the future of hospitals and health development.