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Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Health Services Research
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Small population countries often face neglect in international health research, hindering their capacity building.
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) highlights the need to address research disparities in smaller nations.
  • Limited research infrastructure can impede data collection and analysis in small countries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe Andorra's participation in the international Spinal Cord Injury (InSCI) survey.
  • To evaluate the benefits of international collaboration for health research capacity in small countries.
  • To demonstrate how small nations can enhance health information collection.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive analysis was conducted on Andorra's health research landscape.
  • Andorra's engagement process and outcomes within the InSCI survey were documented.
  • The study assessed the impact on research capacity and governmental support.

Main Results:

  • Andorra successfully engaged in the international InSCI survey.
  • Participation led to measurable improvements in Andorra's health research capacity.
  • Enhanced governmental support for health research was observed.

Conclusions:

  • International health surveys offer a viable pathway for small countries to build research capacity.
  • Andorra's experience validates the WHO's recommendations for improving health information collection in small nations.
  • Participation in international collaborations can be achieved while maintaining high methodological standards.