Strengthening Equity through Applied Research Capacity Building in e-Health
There exists limited understanding of how e-Health solutions are perceived, designed, implemented and used. This goes beyond considerations related to automation, power supplies and affordability. Rather, it refers to context-specific, politically-aware and socially sensitive examination of how various ICTs are being appropriated, who is being included and excluded in the process, and whether the incorporation of ICTs is leading to more equitable health outcomes. The Strengthening Equity through Applied Research Capacity Building in e-Health (SEARCH) program will cultivate local research capacity to examine e-health and whether it leads to improved health equity and stronger health systems. Emphasis will be placed on methodological and analytical rigor, and policy dialogue. The first phase of SEARCH will involve scoping studies and workshops, with will elaborate the research agenda for the remainder of the program.
Project ID
106229
Project Status
Completed
End Date
Duration
60 months
IDRC Officer
Chaitali Sinha
Total Funding
CA$ 3,430,000.00
Location
Central Asia
South Asia
Far East Asia
South America
Programs
Maternal and Child Health
Networked Economies
Maternal and Child Health
Institution
University of the Philippines Manila Development Foundation
Institution Website
Institution Country
Switzerland
Project Leader
Chris Bailey
Institution
World Health Organization/Organisation mondiale de la santé/Organización Mundial de la Salud
Institution Website
Institution Country
Kenya
Project Leader
Doris Kirigia
Institution
Kenya Medical Research Institute
Institution Country
Ethiopia
Project Leader
Dr Daniel Datiko
Institution
Sidama Zone Health Department
Institution Country
Lebanon
Project Leader
Dr Shadi Saleh
Institution
American University of Beirut
Institution Website
Institution
International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research
Institution Website
Institution Country
Peru
Project Leader
José Enrique Pérez-Lu MD MSc
Institution
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
Institution Website
Institution Country
South Africa
Project Leader
Lyn Hanmer
Institution
SAHIA ASSOCIATION (ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED UNDER SECTION 21)
Institution Country
Burkina Faso
Project Leader
Maurice Yé
Institution
Centre de Recherche en Santé de Nouna
Institution
Institute of Population
Institution Website
Institution Country
Viet Nam
Project Leader
PhD Liem T. Nguyen
Institution
Institute of Population, Health and Development
Institution Country
Philippines
Project Leader
Portia Fernandez- Marcelo
Institution
University of the Philippines Manila Development Foundation, Inc.
Institution Country
Philippines
Project Leader
Portia Fernandez-Marcelo
Institution
University of the Philippines Manila Development Foundation, Inc.
Institution Country
Bangladesh
Project Leader
Sabrina Rasheed
Institution
International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh
Institution Country
United Kingdom
Project Leader
Sally Theobald
Institution
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Institution Website
Institution
University of the Philippines Manila Development Foundation
Institution Website
Outputs
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Making ehealth equitable and accountable for health systems integration : capacity building for evidence generation and translation : final technical report Informes
The aim of the research is to develop equity and accountability framework(s) for integration of ICT applications (eHealth and mHealth) within health systems, and to analyse their role(s) in influencing the performance of the Bangladesh health system as it strives to achieve universal health coverage. The implementation of eHealth in Bangladesh remains uncoordinated and is often not aligned with national health priorities. A tool has been developed to allow policy makers and practitioners of eHealth to think through equity and accountability aspects of eHealth during design delivery and evaluation. (See Appendix 2). Author(s): Rasheed, Sabrina, Das, Susmita, Ahmed, Tanvir Language: English |
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Making ehealth equitable and accountable for health systems integration : capacity building for evidence generation and translation : final technical report Rapports
The aim of the research is to develop equity and accountability framework(s) for integration of ICT applications (eHealth and mHealth) within health systems, and to analyse their role(s) in influencing the performance of the Bangladesh health system as it strives to achieve universal health coverage. The implementation of eHealth in Bangladesh remains uncoordinated and is often not aligned with national health priorities. A tool has been developed to allow policy makers and practitioners of eHealth to think through equity and accountability aspects of eHealth during design delivery and evaluation. (See Appendix 2). Author(s): Rasheed, Sabrina, Das, Susmita, Ahmed, Tanvir Language: English |
An evidence-based framework for integrating eHealth into more equitable health systems Documentos
The eHealth Equity, Governance, and Health Systems Integration evidence-based Framework provides a systematic approach to better integrate eHealth into equitable health systems. These fundamental principles are essential to future success of eHealth initiatives worldwide. Author(s): Catalani, Caricia, Were, Martin, Hoth, Angela Language: English |
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An evidence-based framework for integrating eHealth into more equitable health systems Documents
The eHealth Equity, Governance, and Health Systems Integration evidence-based Framework provides a systematic approach to better integrate eHealth into equitable health systems. These fundamental principles are essential to future success of eHealth initiatives worldwide. Author(s): Catalani, Caricia, Were, Martin, Hoth, Angela Language: English |
Learning evaluation of strengthening equity through applied research capacity building in eHealth (SEARCH) - final report Informes
Five evaluation questions were formulated around the following topics: integration of social and gender analysis; implementation of knowledge translation strategies; the approach to research quality; cross-grant learning and networking; and implementation of central concepts – derived from the principles of the former IDRC Governance for Equity in Health Systems (GEHS) program, under which Strengthening Equity through Applied Research Capacity building (SEARCH) was funded. Recommendations and lessons learned are presented. A more narrowly defined research area may provide improved conditions for generating a critical level of results at the program level. Author(s): Language: English |
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Learning evaluation of strengthening equity through applied research capacity building in eHealth (SEARCH) - final report Rapports
Five evaluation questions were formulated around the following topics: integration of social and gender analysis; implementation of knowledge translation strategies; the approach to research quality; cross-grant learning and networking; and implementation of central concepts – derived from the principles of the former IDRC Governance for Equity in Health Systems (GEHS) program, under which Strengthening Equity through Applied Research Capacity building (SEARCH) was funded. Recommendations and lessons learned are presented. A more narrowly defined research area may provide improved conditions for generating a critical level of results at the program level. Author(s): Language: English |
Employing ehealth to enhance equity in access to and quality of chronic care services in primary health care in Lebanon final technical report Informes
The e-Sahha (Arabic for eHealth) intervention had two components: (1) primary health care (PHC) center-based: targeting providers and patients suffering from diabetes and hypertension treated in these centers; and (2) community-based: targeting to enhance access among underserved populations. The e-Sahha intervention effectively reached residents of rural areas and Palestinian refugee camps, engaging both men and women above the age of 40 years. There was genuine acceptance of the intervention across all stakeholders involved. This report provides detailed information on the activities and outcomes of the project. Author(s): Saleh, Shadi Language: English |
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Employing ehealth to enhance equity in access to and quality of chronic care services in primary health care in Lebanon final technical report Rapports
The e-Sahha (Arabic for eHealth) intervention had two components: (1) primary health care (PHC) center-based: targeting providers and patients suffering from diabetes and hypertension treated in these centers; and (2) community-based: targeting to enhance access among underserved populations. The e-Sahha intervention effectively reached residents of rural areas and Palestinian refugee camps, engaging both men and women above the age of 40 years. There was genuine acceptance of the intervention across all stakeholders involved. This report provides detailed information on the activities and outcomes of the project. Author(s): Saleh, Shadi Language: English |
Improving maternal and prenatal care for ethnic minorities in Thai Nguyen, Vietnam through an integrated eHealth and user-provider interaction model (mMom: 2013-2016) Informes
Poor education, socio-economic and social status, as well as rural/remote residence are cited as primary determinants of poor health outcomes amongst ethnic minorities (EM) in Vietnam. The mMOM project implemented an innovative, integrated mobile health (mHealth) program to improve the maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) of ethnic minority women (EMW). The project reached its target audience of EMW and women living in remote areas, engaging women in their MNCH care, with acceptance of the interventions across all stakeholder groups. The report reviews project aims and outcomes as well as avenues for scaling up. Author(s): O’Neil, John, McBride, Bronwyn, Eni, Rachel, Nguyen, Tien Language: English |
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Improving maternal and prenatal care for ethnic minorities in Thai Nguyen, Vietnam through an integrated eHealth and user-provider interaction model (mMom: 2013-2016) Rapports
Poor education, socio-economic and social status, as well as rural/remote residence are cited as primary determinants of poor health outcomes amongst ethnic minorities (EM) in Vietnam. The mMOM project implemented an innovative, integrated mobile health (mHealth) program to improve the maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) of ethnic minority women (EMW). The project reached its target audience of EMW and women living in remote areas, engaging women in their MNCH care, with acceptance of the interventions across all stakeholder groups. The report reviews project aims and outcomes as well as avenues for scaling up. Author(s): O’Neil, John, McBride, Bronwyn, Eni, Rachel, Nguyen, Tien Language: English |
Applied research on health extension workers using ehealth to strengthen equitable systems in Southern Ethiopia health Informes
The project successfully established an eHealth system in Southern Ethiopia. It provided training for and engaging of health extension workers (HEWs), supervisors, Health Management Information System (HMIS) focal persons, and policy makers. It was conducted in Sidama and Gedeo zones in Southern Ethiopia, with Sidama zone being the intervention zone, and Gedeo the control zone. Over 60 female health extension workers were trained. Data can be collected in real-time and is accessible throughout all levels of the health system. This has created stronger links with policy makers for action. Over 200,000 rural women and men benefit from improved health services. Author(s): Datiko, Daniel G., Zerihun, Aschenaki, Borra, Gemeda, Zewde, Webealam Mengesha, Birhan, Dawit Language: English |
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Applied research on health extension workers using ehealth to strengthen equitable systems in Southern Ethiopia health Rapports
The project successfully established an eHealth system in Southern Ethiopia. It provided training for and engaging of health extension workers (HEWs), supervisors, Health Management Information System (HMIS) focal persons, and policy makers. It was conducted in Sidama and Gedeo zones in Southern Ethiopia, with Sidama zone being the intervention zone, and Gedeo the control zone. Over 60 female health extension workers were trained. Data can be collected in real-time and is accessible throughout all levels of the health system. This has created stronger links with policy makers for action. Over 200,000 rural women and men benefit from improved health services. Author(s): Datiko, Daniel G., Zerihun, Aschenaki, Borra, Gemeda, Zewde, Webealam Mengesha, Birhan, Dawit Language: English |
Advancing health equity and gender equality : digital health in the Global South Artículo
This collection of papers presents findings from implementation research projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. The story emerging from this cohort comprises three themes: (i) digital health can positively influence health equity; (ii) gender and power analyses are essential; and (iii) digital health can be used to strengthen upward and downward accountability. These findings, at the individual project level and at the level of the cohort, provide encouraging recommendations on how to approach the design, implementation and evaluation of digital health interventions to address the Sustainable Development Goals agenda of “leaving no one behind.” Author(s): Language: English |
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Advancing health equity and gender equality : digital health in the Global South Articles de revue
This collection of papers presents findings from implementation research projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. The story emerging from this cohort comprises three themes: (i) digital health can positively influence health equity; (ii) gender and power analyses are essential; and (iii) digital health can be used to strengthen upward and downward accountability. These findings, at the individual project level and at the level of the cohort, provide encouraging recommendations on how to approach the design, implementation and evaluation of digital health interventions to address the Sustainable Development Goals agenda of “leaving no one behind.” Author(s): Language: English |
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Advancing health equity and gender equality : digital health in the Global South Article
This collection of papers presents findings from implementation research projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. The story emerging from this cohort comprises three themes: (i) digital health can positively influence health equity; (ii) gender and power analyses are essential; and (iii) digital health can be used to strengthen upward and downward accountability. These findings, at the individual project level and at the level of the cohort, provide encouraging recommendations on how to approach the design, implementation and evaluation of digital health interventions to address the Sustainable Development Goals agenda of “leaving no one behind.” Author(s): Language: English |
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Applied research on health extension workers using ehealth to strengthen equitable systems in Southern Ethiopia health Report
The project successfully established an eHealth system in Southern Ethiopia. It provided training for and engaging of health extension workers (HEWs), supervisors, Health Management Information System (HMIS) focal persons, and policy makers. It was conducted in Sidama and Gedeo zones in Southern Ethiopia, with Sidama zone being the intervention zone, and Gedeo the control zone. Over 60 female health extension workers were trained. Data can be collected in real-time and is accessible throughout all levels of the health system. This has created stronger links with policy makers for action. Over 200,000 rural women and men benefit from improved health services. Author(s): Datiko, Daniel G., Zerihun, Aschenaki, Borra, Gemeda, Zewde, Webealam Mengesha, Birhan, Dawit Language: English |
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Improving maternal and prenatal care for ethnic minorities in Thai Nguyen, Vietnam through an integrated eHealth and user-provider interaction model (mMom: 2013-2016) Report
Poor education, socio-economic and social status, as well as rural/remote residence are cited as primary determinants of poor health outcomes amongst ethnic minorities (EM) in Vietnam. The mMOM project implemented an innovative, integrated mobile health (mHealth) program to improve the maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) of ethnic minority women (EMW). The project reached its target audience of EMW and women living in remote areas, engaging women in their MNCH care, with acceptance of the interventions across all stakeholder groups. The report reviews project aims and outcomes as well as avenues for scaling up. Author(s): O’Neil, John, McBride, Bronwyn, Eni, Rachel, Nguyen, Tien Language: English |
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Learning evaluation of strengthening equity through applied research capacity building in eHealth (SEARCH) - final report Report
Five evaluation questions were formulated around the following topics: integration of social and gender analysis; implementation of knowledge translation strategies; the approach to research quality; cross-grant learning and networking; and implementation of central concepts – derived from the principles of the former IDRC Governance for Equity in Health Systems (GEHS) program, under which Strengthening Equity through Applied Research Capacity building (SEARCH) was funded. Recommendations and lessons learned are presented. A more narrowly defined research area may provide improved conditions for generating a critical level of results at the program level. Author(s): Language: English |
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Employing ehealth to enhance equity in access to and quality of chronic care services in primary health care in Lebanon final technical report Report
The e-Sahha (Arabic for eHealth) intervention had two components: (1) primary health care (PHC) center-based: targeting providers and patients suffering from diabetes and hypertension treated in these centers; and (2) community-based: targeting to enhance access among underserved populations. The e-Sahha intervention effectively reached residents of rural areas and Palestinian refugee camps, engaging both men and women above the age of 40 years. There was genuine acceptance of the intervention across all stakeholders involved. This report provides detailed information on the activities and outcomes of the project. Author(s): Saleh, Shadi Language: English |
Amélioration de la gouvernance et de l’équité par l’utilisation des technologies de l’information et de la communication (TIC) : cas pratique appliqué aux soins de santé maternelle et infantile et a la prise en charge des personnes vivant avec le VIH… Rapports
Author(s): Maurice, Yé, Ali, Sié, Cheik, Bagagnan H., Moubassira, Kagoné, Ourohiré, Millogo, Aboubakary, Sanou, Boubacar, Coulibaly, Hélene, Sawadogo, Aziz, Ouédraogo W., Idriss, Tinto, Vincent, Duclos, Giles, Bibeau Language: French |
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Making ehealth equitable and accountable for health systems integration : capacity building for evidence generation and translation : final technical report Report
The aim of the research is to develop equity and accountability framework(s) for integration of ICT applications (eHealth and mHealth) within health systems, and to analyse their role(s) in influencing the performance of the Bangladesh health system as it strives to achieve universal health coverage. The implementation of eHealth in Bangladesh remains uncoordinated and is often not aligned with national health priorities. A tool has been developed to allow policy makers and practitioners of eHealth to think through equity and accountability aspects of eHealth during design delivery and evaluation. (See Appendix 2). Author(s): Rasheed, Sabrina, Das, Susmita, Ahmed, Tanvir Language: English |
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An evidence-based framework for integrating eHealth into more equitable health systems Paper
The eHealth Equity, Governance, and Health Systems Integration evidence-based Framework provides a systematic approach to better integrate eHealth into equitable health systems. These fundamental principles are essential to future success of eHealth initiatives worldwide. Author(s): Catalani, Caricia, Were, Martin, Hoth, Angela Language: English |
WawaRed-Perú : reduciendo las inequidades en salud y mejorando la salud materna mediante la mejora de los sistemas de información en salud Informes
Author(s): Pérez Lu, José Enrique Language: Spanish |