Stakeholder engagement in late-stage translation phase 4 research for noncommunicable diseases in low- and middle-income countries : what works and why—the Vietnam experience (UMMS–Vietnam Team)

Background: Stakeholder engagement is crucial for conducting high-quality implementation research as well as for the incorporation and adoption of health interventions and policies in the community. Objectives: This study sought to build a mutually rewarding collaboration between stakeholders in Vietnam and investigators in the United States. Methods: A collaboration was established between investigators from several institutions in Vietnam and the University of Massachusetts Medical School that was built on mutual trust, cross-cultural learning, and shared experiences. This collaborative arrangement has led to sustainable stakeholder engagement in Vietnam. We formed a multidisciplinary transnational research team and maintained regular contact both online and in person. We also conducted a needs assessment study, in which several focus group discussions and in-depth interviews of stakeholders in Vietnam were carried out. Results: The formal collaboration between investigators in Vietnam and the University of Massachusetts Medical School began in 2011 and has strengthened over time. The U.S. team provided expertise in study and intervention design, data collection and analysis, and trial implementation, whereas the team in Vietnam brought a deep understanding of local health care delivery systems and expertise in the delivery of health care interventions at the grassroots level. Our initial partnership has now grown to include committed individuals at the government, academic, and community levels including the Vietnam Ministry of Health, key governmental and nongovernmental research institutions and agencies, medical and public health universities, and communities in rural settings. The needs assessment study found that there are important gaps in the delivery of hypertension management practices in many rural communities in Vietnam and that stakeholders are fully engaged in our ongoing, community-based, hypertension-control project. Conclusions: Multiple layers of stakeholders and communities in Vietnam are fully engaged with, and have contributed significantly to, our ongoing hypertension control research project in Northern Vietnam. © 2019 World Heart Federation (Geneva). **Please note that there are multiple authors for this article therefore only the name of the first 5 including Federation University Australia affiliate “Huy Nguyen” is provided in this record*

Developing Of Health Promotion Of District Hospitals In Thailand

The aim of this research is to investigate the health promotion services provided by district hospitals in the northeast of Thailand in order to improve health promotion guideline for district hospitals. The qualitative research was conducted from January 2009 to March 2010. Informants were the managers, the staff members responsible for developing and providing services of health promotion from 19 small, medium and large-sized district hospitals in the Northeastern region of Thailand. The in-depth interview was employed to gather the information analyzed by using content analysis. It was found that the new health promotion trends in district hospitals in the northeast were as follows. The organizational structures for promoting health were obviously defined while active services inside and outside the hospitals were clearly developed which bring health promotion practices to serviced users. Public policy for health was offered in the form of quality control, information management and active services while environmental management emphasized on creating comfort and learning environments for the hospital staff members and serviced users. Collaborations between professional organizations and multi-level networks had been established by district hospitals resulting in services with more accessibility and strengthening local communities. In addition, personal skill development and public health education yielded change to the health behaviors of hospital staff members, serviced users and people in local communities. For health service reorientation, there was emphasis on development of the quality of local community services in forms of professional standard development and assessment of health behavior outcome. The forms of health promotion provided by district hospitals in the northeast that were found were public policy for health promotion, active services, environmental management for health, community strengthening in form of collaboration networks, personal skill development and public health education for changing behavior, and change of health services. In order to improve health promotion, health promotion policies must be clearly defined and collaboration between stakeholders both inside and outside hospitals must be supported.

Bridging the Gap: Improving Data Services through Cross-Campus Collaboration

Objective: New York University (NYU) Libraries provide research data services to diverse communities across several campuses. Until recently, they have worked mostly independent of each other. At the main campus, NYU Data Services offers workshops, individual and group consultations, and traveling “road shows” on data management to the larger NYU community. At a separate medical center campus, the NYU Health Sciences Library (NYUHSL) supports a data catalog, data management education, and individualized lab support. Finally, Databrary, which is connected to NYU’s Digital Library Technology Services, provides a repository for behavioral and learning science researchers working primarily with video data to store, manage, and share the raw materials of their work with their colleagues. This poster will discuss how these disparate services have worked more closely together by identifying overlap, making connections between service offerings, and sharing knowledge and resources around data. This initiative better enriches the overall mission and strategy of NYU libraries to serve its student and research communities. Methods: To ensure the better coordination of these data services, we began to hold regular, bi-monthly meetings to discuss strategies for improving data education material, integrating an institutional data catalog created by NYUHSL with main campus systems, and providing data-related outreach to institutional stakeholders. These groups have also collaborated on planning and hosting events on data-related topics including using Databrary, reproducibility in science, and data visualization. Finally, a resource sharing system was instituted across campuses for library faculty to collaborate and improve upon the instructional design of data management education, create outreach materials, and share ongoing project documentation. Results: The new collaboration between NYU Data Services, NYUHSL and special projects like Databrary has served to break down existing institutional silos to provide better research and educational data services to NYU’s student and research communities. This collaboration has been essential for improving upon existing services, identifying new opportunities to support the data needs of institutional stakeholders, and providing increased levels of outreach. By fostering a better understanding of what data services are available across campuses through this ongoing collaboration, we are better able to identify and support our communities’ data needs. Conclusion: Providing data management, curation, and storage services for a diverse and dynamic research community on campus is a demanding task that requires a distributed effort. Each service fills different gaps for researchers at varying stages of their research practices, though without inter-department communication there was decidedly less impact and reach by everyone. By collaborating and opening a line of communication, we have built a better understanding of how we can interact to provide stronger support to the student and research communities across campuses

Assessment of Strategic Messages Communicated for Sustainable Solid Waste Management: A Study of Migori County, Kenya

Solid waste management has become great concern for governments and cities due to its effects on health, environment and climate change. The aim of sustainable solid waste management (SSWM) is to achieve circular economy and realize sustainable development goals. Communication plays a significant role in empowering communities with knowledge, influencing behaviour and promoting collaboration on waste management between governments and communities. Past research shows indiscriminate dumping of waste and inadequate knowledge on how to manage solid waste including reduce, reuse and recycle waste among communities in Africa. However, there is limited focus in research on messages communicated for SSWM. This study sought to assess strategic messages communicated for SSWM and media used in the communication. The study conducted in Migori county Kenya, using a mixed methods approach involved a total of 399 town residents sampled using purposive, stratified, and simple random sampling techniques. The study found lack of focus on strategic messages for SSWM in the communication by Migori county government. Communication is uncoordinated, conducted in public meetings, local radio, and by waste management supervisors. Most community members lack knowledge on SSWM practices. The study recommends communication of strategic messages for SSWM to improve community knowledge of SSWM; communication using participatory media accessible to the community; and inclusion of community knowledge in the construction of strategic messages for SSWM. Keywords:Strategic, Message, Sustainable Solid Waste Management, Community, Participatory Communication. DOI: 10.7176/NMMC/97-02 Publication date:August 31st 202

Evaluasi Pengelolaan Sumber Daya Hutan Bersama Masyarakat (Phbm) Di Kesatuan Pemangkuan Hutan (KPH) Semarang (Studi Di Lmdh Sumber Rejeki)

Collaboration Forest Resource Management (PHBM) is a system of forest management conducted jointly by Perum Perhutani and forest village communities with interested parties (stakeholders) with the spirit of sharing that common interest to achieve sustainability of the functions and benefits of forest resources can be realized optimally and the improvement of the Human Development Index (HDI) which is flexible, adaptive, participatory, and accommodating PHBM as one form of social forestry is done to achieve sustainable forestry and forest communities prosper. However, the losses suffered due to illegal logging in the KPH Semarang is still high and has not decreased. Therefore, evaluation of which examines patterns in KPH Semarang management and the impact of PHBM for the forest village communities. This study focused on one LMDH namely LMDH Rejeki as a criterion independently LMDH. This study uses research methods qualitative descriptive. Data in this study were obtained from interviews with informants, observation and documents. The results of this study indicate that evaluation of Collaboration Forest Resource Management (PHBM) in KPH Semarang especially LMDH Rejeki has a management scheme implemented fairly well and in accordance with the conditions and the social dynamics of the community. Although there are still obstacles that are destroying the forests and their elements are decimating pohon.Forest Resource Management with Community has given the social and economic impact on society Kalikurmo Village of increased education, health, and positively impact the purchasing power masyarakat. Besides the positive effects , there are also some which impacts arising rift between Perum Perhutani officers with Kalikurmo Village community, institutional vacuum LMDH Rejeki, and lack of capital to develop productive enterprises

Exploring Pharmacists’ Roles during the 2019–2020 Australian Black Summer Bushfires

Background: Australians are no strangers to sudden natural disasters, such as bushfires. The effects of a natural disaster can devastate local communities and health care services. Currently, limited research has explored the role of the pharmacist during a natural disaster. This study explores the role of the Australian pharmacist during the 2019/2020 Black Summer Bushfires. Methods: Semi-structured phone interviews were conducted with ten community pharmacists who worked through the Black Summer Bushfires whose daily tasks and work environment were directly affected by the bushfires. Thematic analysis using NVivo®, a qualitative data analysis software was conducted. Results: Analysis of the transcripts generated six main themes: collaboration; trauma and mental health; power and communication; acute presentations; triaging and emergency prescribing. Pharmacists worked in close collaboration with doctors and members of the local community. They provided triaging services, timely health advice about chronic health problems, and managed acute issues, including wound and burn management and mental health support in traumatic conditions, sometimes without power and communication amenities. The challenges presented to pharmacists during the bushfires warranted creative and flexible approaches at times. Conclusion: This study highlights the need for mental health support and training for pharmacists, provisional prescribing privileges, and a clearer set of contingency regulations and legislation related to emergencies and natural disasters. Further research is warranted to gain greater insight into the roles undertaken by Australian pharmacists during natural disasters and their autonomy in decision making processes during such times

Technology support for cancer management of culturally and linguistically diverse communities: A systematic review

Current research on technology-supported health promotion in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities cancer support is in its infancy. This paper aims to identify the technology-related studies that facilitate the cancer management of CALD consumers. A literature search was conducted in Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, Google Scholar, CINAHL Plus, Medline, and EBSCO. The new revised PRISMA framework is employed in the selection process of the studied papers. In addition, the revised Cochrane Collaboration approach was used to assess the risk of bias. The review included 12 empirical studies in technology-mediated CALD cancer support. Functionalities such as Pain management, cancer-related information support, psychological and physiological support, social and spiritual support, self-efficacy and support care needs, and health-related quality of life support are presented in these studies The results indicate the functionalities that will need to be included for Technology support of cancer consumers from diverse backgrounds

UPTAKE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH STRATEGY ON SERVICE DELIVERY AND UTILIZATION IN KENYA

Great Lakes University of Kisumu developed and tested a Comprehensive Primary Health Care (CPHC) model to facilitate the uptake of essential health services towards Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The model focused specifically on the principles of intersectoral collaboration, community participation and empowerment to enhance access to health care. A study was undertaken in partnership with the Ministry of Health (MOH) to assess the implementation of the components of the model in different socio-demographic contexts in Kenya, and their relationship with health outcomes. This was a comparative, descriptive study which engaged the end users, policymakers, managers and communities in the design and implementation of research to enhance the utilisation of results. The CPHC intervention elements included: establishment of Community Health Units, governance and linkage structures, training of the health workforce, establishment of Community Based Information system and using it for regular dialogue at community and health facility levels leading to decisions and health actions.Findings showed improvements in governance and management of the health system; service delivery and health outcomes such as immunization coverage, Antenatal Clinic attendance and health facility delivery

IMCHA external final evaluation : donor partners’ management response and action plan

The report highlights how the Innovating for Maternal and Child Health in Africa (IMCHA) model contributed to enhanced partnership and collaboration between researchers and decisionmakers, and points to improved maternal and child health in targeted communities. IMCHA donor partners have agreed with the report recommendations, which are already contributing to programming during the remainder of the IMCHA project. This document presents the management response and related action plan of IMCHA donor partners to the independent final evaluation consulting group. The eight-year, $36 million programme funds 19 research teams implementing 28 projects in 11 countries in East and West Africa.Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)Global Affairs Canada (GAC