Global health research case studies: lessons from partnerships addressing health inequities

Boutilier, Zoe; Daibes, Ibrahim; Ruggiero, Erica Di

doi:10.1186/1472-698x-11-s2-s2

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“…This can help partners better understand the selection of research methods, an element that can otherwise be a source of misunderstanding in partnerships and limit the development of mutual respect (Ridde et al 2011, S9). Boutilier, Daibes, and Di Ruggiero (2011) suggest that partners will benefit from adopting ''methodological bilingualism'' to promote understanding. This approach requires all partners to invest time and effort to communicate their respective approaches, and to seek to understand those of their partners (Boutilier, Daibes, and Di Ruggiero 2011, S2).…”

Section: Improving Communication Among Partnersmentioning

confidence: 99%

NGO–researcher partnerships in global health research: benefits, challenges, and approaches that promote success

Olivier¹,

Hunt²,

Ridde³

2016

Development in Practice

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Partnerships involving NGOs and academic researchers (NGO-R partnerships) are increasing in global health research. Such collaborations present opportunities for knowledge translation in global health, yet are also associated with challenges for establishing and sustaining effective and respectful partnerships. We conducted a narrative review of the literature to identify benefits and challenges associated with NGO-R partnerships, as well as approaches that promote successful partnerships. We illustrate this analysis with examples from our own experiences. The results suggest that collaborations characterised by trust, transparency, respect, solidarity, and mutuality contribute to the development of successful and sustainable NGO-R partnerships. Les partenariats englobant des ONG et des chercheurs universitaires (partenariats ONG-C) sont de plus en plus nombreux dans le domaine de la recherche mondiale sur la santé. Ces collaborations présentent des occasions de traduction des connaissances en matière de santé globale, mais sont également associées à des difficultés sur le plan de l'établissement et du maintien de partenariats respectueux. Nous avons effectué une revue documentaire narrative afin d'identifier les avantages et les difficultés associées aux partenariats ONG-C, ainsi que les approches qui favorisent des partenariats réussis. Nous illustrons ces analyses au moyen d'exemples tirés de nos propres expériences. Les résultats suggèrent que les collaborations se caractérisant par la confiance, la transparence, le respect, la solidarité et la réciprocité contribuent au développement de partenariats ONG-C efficaces.En el ámbito de las pesquisas efectuadas en torno a la salud a nivel mundial, cada vez existen más alianzas entre ONG e investigadores académicos (alianzas ONG-I). Si bien estas colaboraciones representan oportunidades para difundir mundialmente los conocimientos en salud, también se caracterizan por los retos que implica establecer y sostener alianzas efectivas y respetuosas. A partir de una revisión narrativa de la literatura académica, los autores del presente estudio buscaron identificar los beneficios y los retos asociados a las alianzas ONG-I, así como los enfoques que promueven alianzas exitosas. Para ilustrar este análisis, los autores aportan ejemplos de su propia experiencia. En este sentido, los resultados sugieren que aquellas colaboraciones caracterizadas por la confianza, la transparencia, el respeto, la solidaridad y la mutualidad contribuyen al establecimiento de alianzas ONG-I exitosas y sostenibles.

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Section: Improving Communication Among Partnersmentioning

confidence: 99%

NGO–researcher partnerships in global health research: benefits, challenges, and approaches that promote success

Olivier¹,

Hunt²,

Ridde³

2016

Development in Practice

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“…Knowledge production is often the primary motivation for initiating GHR partnerships (Boutilier, Daibes, and de Ruggiero 2011). Researchers often seek out collaboration with their counterparts in other countries to tap their expertise, building research teams with complementary skills and knowledge.…”

Section: Global Research Partnerships: Benefits and Challengesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Boutilier, Daibes, and de Ruggiero state that B[t]aking action on modifiable determinants that affect health and health equity, and converting new knowledge into improved policies and programs are fundamental components of GHR^(2011, 4). GHR partnerships, through their interdisciplinary nature and by integrating knowledge users into the research process, may lead to evidence to support policy change or program development (Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada 2006;Oldham 2005 Boutilier, Daibes, andde Ruggiero 2011).…”

Section: Global Research Partnerships: Benefits and Challengesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Global health research (GHR) is an essential component of the broader global health landscape, providing muchneeded evidence in areas as broad as epidemiology, health systems, infectious diseases, medical anthropology, environmental science, etc. GHR partnerships often take an interdisciplinary approach, bringing together researchers and stakeholders with diverse knowledge, experience, and culture to address complex real-world challenges (Boutilier, Daibes, and de Ruggiero 2011). GHR provides an evidence base that can inform and guide other global health endeavors and can lead to lasting changes toward improved global health equity.…”

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Making a Commitment to Ethics in Global Health Research Partnerships: A Practical Tool to Support Ethical Practice

Murphy

Hatfield²,

Afsana

et al. 2015

Bioethical Inquiry

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Global health research partnerships have many benefits, including the development of research capacity and improving the production and use of evidence to improve global health equity. These partnerships also include many challenges, with power and resource differences often leading to inequitable and unethical partnership dynamics. Responding to these challenges and to important gaps in partnership scholarship, the Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research (CCGHR) conducted a three-year, multi-regional consultation to capture the research partnership experiences of stakeholders in South Asia, Latin America, and sub-Saharan Africa. The consultation participants described persistent inequities in the conduct of global health research partnerships and called for a mechanism through which to improve accountability for ethical conduct within partnerships. They also called for a commitment by the global health research community to research partnership ethics. The Partnership Assessment Toolkit (PAT) is a practical tool that enables partners to openly discuss the ethics of their partnership and to put in place structures that create ethical accountability. Clear mechanisms such as the PAT are essential to guide ethical conduct to ensure that global health research partnerships are beneficial to all collaborators, that they reflect the values of the global health endeavor more broadly, and that they ultimately lead to improvements in health outcomes and health equity.

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“…For example, Ravitz et al (2014) noted that understanding of context is a critical factor that affects implementation and policy changes, and other authors have discussed the necessity of prioritizing local knowledge to create relevant, effective treatments (e.g., Raviola, Eustache, Oswald, & Belkin, 2012;Sapag et al, 2013). Involving stakeholders, both in the general community and also service users themselves, is a necessary path through which to meet this aim (Boutilier, Daibes, & Di Ruggiero, 2011;Khenti et al, 2015;Shah, 2011;Wallcrat et al, 2011), best accomplished by undertaking a thorough needs assessment (Sapag et al, 2013;van Ommeren, Saxena, & Saraceno, 2005). Lastly, expanding beyond the community level, Patel and Prince (2010) similarly described approaches built upon a birdirectional exchange of knowledge between high income and LMICs.…”

Section: Cultural and Socioeconomic Relevancementioning

confidence: 99%

Best Practices in Global Mental Health: An Exploratory Study of Recommendations for Psychologists

Hook

Vera

2020

International Perspectives in Psychology

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for their support of this research. I would especially like to thank my committee chair, Dr. Elizabeth Vera, both for her encouragement throughout this project and throughout my time in the doctoral program; your mentorship has been the most significant aspect of my academic experience, and I appreciate the time and energy you have kindly offered to me. I am grateful to the participants of this study. This dissertation could not have been completed without the openness and generosity of the nine professionals who gave of their time to discuss their experiences in global mental health. Each of your stories and experiences is inspiring to me, and I am confident that learning from your examples will directly my impact to engage meaningfully in our field. Most significantly, I am deeply appreciative of my family, including my parents, Mike and Tricia Hook, and my sister, Kristina Hook. It is from all of you and from our experiences together as a family that my interest in the global community first developed, and it is through all of your examples that my commitment to underserved individuals grew. Throughout my entire life, you have freely given me your love, encouragement, and support. This project is a reflection of the ways that you have invested in my life, and I am fortunate to come from a family who has a solid foundation of loving each other well. iv TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Global health research case studies: lessons from partnerships addressing health inequities

Cited by 16 publications

References 17 publications

NGO–researcher partnerships in global health research: benefits, challenges, and approaches that promote success

NGO–researcher partnerships in global health research: benefits, challenges, and approaches that promote success

Making a Commitment to Ethics in Global Health Research Partnerships: A Practical Tool to Support Ethical Practice

Best Practices in Global Mental Health: An Exploratory Study of Recommendations for Psychologists

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