Publications by authors named "Jana D Mier-Alpano"
Article Synopsis
- Recent research highlights a growing interest in social innovations in health, but there's a lack of training tailored to boost research capabilities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
- A multi-phase investigation involving surveys and group discussions identified training needs, leading to a series of co-created workshops designed for LMIC researchers in the Social Innovation in Health Initiative (SIHI) network.
- The final evaluation showed that most participants rated the workshops highly, with a strong emphasis on the need for training in writing research grants and manuscripts, suggesting that locally developed training may be more effective than externally designed programs.
Objectives: Development of a Community Engagement Package composed of (1) database of community engagement (CE) experiences from different contexts, (2) CE learning package of lessons and tools presented as online modules, and (3) CE workshop package for identifying CE experiences to enrich the CE database and ensure regular update of learning resources. The package aims to guide practitioners to promote local action and enhance skills for CE.
Setting And Participants: The packages were co-created with diverse teams from WHO, Social Innovation in Health Initiative, UNICEF, community practitioners, and other partners providing synergistic contributions and bridging existing silos.
Article Synopsis
- Social innovations in health show potential for improving healthcare in low- and middle-income countries, but further research is essential for effective evaluation and scalability.* -
- The article introduces a 17-item Social Innovation in Health Research Checklist aimed at enhancing the clarity and transparency of research reporting in this field.* -
- This checklist was created through a collaborative process, including public input, a scoping review, and expert rounds, to help stakeholders better understand and replicate successful social health innovations.*