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Identifying research priorities for road safety in Nepal: a Delphi study
Puspa Raj Pant1, Pranita Rana2, Kriti Pradhan2
1Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK pant.puspa@gmail.com.
BMJ Open
|April 14, 2022
Summary
This Delphi study identified key research priorities for improving road safety in Nepal. Six urgent questions were selected to guide future road safety system development and enhance agency accountability.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Transportation Safety
- Health Systems Research
Background:
- Nepal faces significant challenges in road safety, necessitating targeted research to inform policy and interventions.
- Existing road safety systems require enhancement to address the growing burden of road traffic injuries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and prioritize critical research areas for developing an improved road safety system in Nepal.
- To guide Nepali agencies in focusing research efforts on the most impactful road safety issues.
Main Methods:
- A Delphi study involving 93 stakeholders from diverse sectors including government, academia, and civil society.
- Expert interviews, two rounds of ranking, and a final workshop to reach consensus on research priorities.
Main Results:
- 1019 research suggestions were gathered across the five pillars of road safety: management, roads, vehicles, users, and post-crash response.
- Consensus was reached on six urgent research questions, focusing on agency accountability, road design, vehicle factors, driver licensing, public vehicle safety, and emergency response.
Conclusions:
- The Delphi approach effectively facilitated consensus among diverse stakeholders on crucial road safety research priorities.
- The study provides a clear roadmap for Nepali researchers, highlighting areas needing immediate attention for a more effective road safety system.
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