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  • Public Health
  • Health Systems Research
  • Capacity Building

Background:

  • Limited operational research (OR) generation in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) due to capacity and skills gaps.
  • Need for enhanced OR skills to address health challenges in LMICs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a piloted three-module course designed to build OR capacity.
  • To assess the impact of the course on participants' research output and engagement.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot course involving 12 participants, with five receiving additional mentorship and financial support as OR Fellows.
  • Post-course evaluation of participants' publication rates, further research activities, and influence on policy and practice.

Main Results:

  • Eleven of 12 participants submitted papers to peer-reviewed journals within four weeks of course completion.
  • Participants collectively published 19 papers and made 10 presentations in the following year.
  • Participants reported influencing policy and practice changes and promoting OR within their organizations.

Conclusions:

  • A structured course with enabling conditions can empower health professionals in LMICs to conduct and publish OR.
  • The training fostered sustained OR engagement, contributing to improved health policies and practices.
  • An online network is recommended for ongoing support and resource sharing for OR practitioners.