Related Experiment Video
Updated: Mar 27, 2026
06:48
Emergency Undocking in Robotic Surgery: A Simulation Curriculum
Published on: May 20, 2018
10.5K
Research output after participants complete a Structured Operational Research and Training (SORT IT) course
N Guillerm1, K Tayler-Smith2, S Dar Berger1
1International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), Paris, France.
Public Health Action
|January 15, 2016
Summary
Post-training research output remains high, with over half of participants completing new projects and many publishing or presenting findings. The Structured Operational Research and Training Initiative (SORT IT) model demonstrates lasting value.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Operational Research
Background:
- The Structured Operational Research and Training Initiative (SORT IT) offers courses to enhance research capacity.
- Evaluating the long-term impact of such training is crucial for understanding its effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the sustained research output of participants 18 months after completing SORT IT courses.
- To determine the impact of SORT IT training on participants' research activities and institutional engagement.
Main Methods:
- A follow-up email questionnaire was administered to 63 participants who completed SORT IT courses.
- Data collected focused on research projects, publications, conference presentations, training facilitation, peer review, funding, and institutional involvement in operational research.
Main Results:
- 51% of participants completed new research projects.
- 38% published papers, 44% presented at conferences, and 11% secured further research funding.
- 35% reported institutional involvement in operational research implementation or capacity building.
Conclusions:
- Significant research output and engagement in operational research persist long after SORT IT course completion.
- The SORT IT model proves effective in fostering continued research productivity and capacity building.
Related Concept Videos
01:16Response Surface Methodology
822
Response Surface Methodology (RSM) is a collection of statistical and mathematical techniques used to develop, improve, and optimize processes. It is particularly valuable when many input variables or factors potentially influence a response variable.
The process of RSM involves several key steps:
The process of RSM involves several key steps:
822
01:18Steps in Outbreak Investigation
696
In the ever-evolving field of public health, statistical analysis serves as a cornerstone for understanding and managing disease outbreaks. By leveraging various statistical tools, health professionals can predict potential outbreaks, analyze ongoing situations, and devise effective responses to mitigate impact. For that to happen, there are a few possible stages of the analysis:
696
01:21Manipulation and Analysis
325
GIS manipulation and analysis functions are vital for decision-making and planning. These activities range from data retrieval tasks, such as selecting information based on specific criteria, to advanced analytical techniques that address complex spatial problems.One critical GIS analysis method is overlaying, which combines multiple data layers to examine impacts. For example, overlaying a river-dammed lake boundary with road networks can identify affected infrastructure. Another common...
325
01:40Archival Research
17.6K
Some researchers gain access to large amounts of data without interacting with a single research participant. Instead, they use existing records to answer various research questions. This type of research approach is known as archival research. Archival research relies on looking at past records or data sets to look for interesting patterns or relationships. For example, a researcher might access the academic records of all individuals who enrolled in college within the past ten years and...
17.6K
01:29Bioreactor Design and Operational System
66
Bioreactors are engineered vessels designed to cultivate microorganisms under controlled conditions for industrial bioprocessing. They maintain sterility and allow precise regulation of pH, temperature, oxygen, and nutrient levels to optimize microbial growth and metabolite production. Bioreactors range from small laboratory units of 1 liter to industrial systems holding up to 500,000 liters, though only about 75% of their volume is actively used for fermentation. The remaining headspace...
66
01:15Study Design in Statistics
10.3K
A study design is a set of techniques that allow a researcher to collect and analyze data from different variables defined for a specific research problem. Statistics is commonly for effective study design and more robust experiments,
Does aspirin reduce the risk of heart attacks? Is one brand of fertilizer more effective at growing roses than another? Is fatigue as dangerous to a driver as the influence of alcohol? Questions like these are answered using randomized experiments with proper...
Does aspirin reduce the risk of heart attacks? Is one brand of fertilizer more effective at growing roses than another? Is fatigue as dangerous to a driver as the influence of alcohol? Questions like these are answered using randomized experiments with proper...
10.3K