How can we establish more successful knowledge networks in developing countries? Lessons learnt from knowledge
Bahareh Yazdizadeh1, Reza Majdzadeh, Ali Alami
1Knowledge Utilization Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Science, No 1547, North Karegar St, Enghelab Ave, Tehran, Iran. byazdizadeh@tums.ac.ir.
Health Research Policy and Systems
|October 31, 2014
Summary
Formal knowledge networks in Iran
Area of Science:
- Health systems research
- Knowledge translation
- Innovation systems
Background:
- Formal knowledge networks established in Iran's health system in 2000.
- Aimed to organize, lead, empower, and coordinate health research centers.
- Network assessment is crucial for success.
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify strengths and weaknesses of established knowledge networks.
- Assess the efficiency of these networks.
- Provide insights for improving health knowledge translation.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative: Semi-structured interviews with network directors and secretaries.
- Quantitative: Social network analysis (SNA) using density, clique, and centrality indices.
- SNA considered research council members as nodes and joint articles as ties.
Main Results:
- Qualitative findings revealed issues like non-transparent management, lack of clear goals, and administrative problems.
- Quantitative analysis showed increased density and clique indices in some networks.
- Centrality indices did not consistently rise, limiting direct attribution of density/clique increases to network effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- Consolidating and revising policies related to network management is recommended.
- Developing a guide for establishing and managing networks could be beneficial.
- Addressing management and governance challenges is essential for effective knowledge networks in the health system.
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