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Priority setting in health research in Cuba, 2010
Mayra Alvarez1, Leticia Artiles, Jacinta Otero
1Science and Technical Division, Ministry of Public Health, Medical University of Havana, Havana, Cuba. farmacol@infomed.sld.cu
MEDICC Review
|November 5, 2010
Summary
Cuba
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Systems Research
- Health Policy
Background:
- Priority setting in health research is crucial for resource allocation in public health systems.
- The Science and Technical Division (S&T) of the Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP) in Cuba leads health research priority setting.
- The process aligns with national health policies and resource optimization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the methodology for establishing health research priorities (HRPs) in Cuba for 2010.
- To identify key areas for health research funding based on a participatory approach.
Main Methods:
- A three-stage interpretive method was employed involving 215 health professionals, MINSAP experts, and administrators.
- Nominal group technique and the Hanlon Method were used for identification, classification, and ranking of HRPs.
- A final set of five HRPs was established through a multi-stage consensus-building process.
Main Results:
- Consensus was reached on prioritizing research into determinants of low risk perception.
- Program management was identified as another critical area for health research.
- The participatory process facilitated the identification of research needs aligned with population health challenges.
Conclusions:
- The established health research priorities in Cuba are designed to address significant population health issues.
- The participatory methodology ensures research is relevant and contributes to solving major health problems.
- This process supports evidence-based decision-making in public health research.
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