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Health policy and systems research priority-setting exercise in Ethiopia: a collaborative approach
Getasew Amare1,2, Berhanu Fikadie Endehabtu3,4, Asmamaw Atnafu5,4
1Department of Health Systems and Policy, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia. getasewa23@gmail.com.
Health Research Policy and Systems
|August 14, 2024
Summary
This study identified priority health policy and systems research (HPSR) topics in Ethiopia using a collaborative approach. The findings will guide future research and improve evidence-informed decision-making for national health goals.
Area of Science:
- Health Policy and Systems Research (HPSR)
- Global Health
- Health Systems Strengthening
Background:
- Health Policy and Systems Research (HPSR) is crucial for generating evidence but underutilized in developing countries.
- Setting research agendas is vital for identifying cost-effective health policy topics.
- Ethiopia lacked a defined HPSR agenda, necessitating a structured priority-setting exercise.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a collaborative health policy and systems research (HPSR) priority-setting exercise in Ethiopia.
- To identify and rank key HPSR topics relevant to national health priorities.
- To inform future research endeavors and evidence-based policymaking.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the World Health Organization's (WHO) Plan, Implement, Publish, and Evaluate (PIPE) framework for process management.
- Employed the Delphi technique across two expert panel workshops and an online survey for consensus-building.
- Organized expert groups based on WHO health system building blocks to identify and prioritize HPSR topics.
Main Results:
- Identified 182 Health Policy and Systems Research (HPSR) topics categorized under 8 overarching themes.
- Key research themes included leadership and governance, health policy, health information systems, financing, human resources, medical products, and service delivery.
- Cross-cutting issues were also identified as critical areas for HPSR.
Conclusions:
- Successfully identified priority Health Policy and Systems Research (HPSR) topics aligned with Ethiopia's national health priorities.
- Disseminated identified HPSR topics to policymakers and academic/research institutions.
- The identified priorities are expected to guide future research, enhance decision-making, and improve health system performance.
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