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North and South: bridging the information gap
1The Lancet, London, UK. richard.horton@lancet.com
Lancet (London, England)
|July 6, 2000
Summary
Developing health systems requires robust information exchange. This study surveyed clinical investigators in resource-poor settings, revealing that information, research, and publication capacities are interconnected, requiring collaborative solutions to global information poverty.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Health Systems Development
- Information Science
Background:
- Effective information exchange is vital for advancing health systems globally.
- Less-developed countries face significant challenges in accessing and disseminating health information.
- Technical solutions like the internet are often proposed, but the perspectives of those in resource-poor regions are underrepresented.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the views of clinical investigators in resource-poor settings on information exchange challenges.
- To understand the factors inhibiting the free flow of knowledge in global health.
- To identify potential solutions for global information poverty from the perspective of frontline researchers.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted among Lancet editorial advisors working in resource-poor regions.
- The survey focused on challenges related to information access, research capacity, and publication.
- Qualitative data on investigators' experiences and proposed solutions were collected.
Main Results:
- Information, research, and publication capacities are intrinsically linked.
- Investigators highlighted multifaceted barriers to knowledge flow beyond technical infrastructure.
- Collaboration among investigators, publishers, editors, and organizations is crucial.
Conclusions:
- Addressing global information poverty requires a holistic approach, not just technological fixes.
- Strengthening research and publication capacities is essential for improving health information exchange.
- Coordinated efforts from all stakeholders are necessary to bridge the global health information gap.
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