Publications by authors named "Kehkashan Shah"
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- The healthcare sector is facing a skills gap in managing health-related data, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, due to traditional medical education not incorporating digital technology training.
- To bridge this gap, an online modular course was created focusing on foundational data management skills, developed through a needs assessment with global health professionals.
- The course, which includes six modules on various aspects of data management, has successfully trained over 6,300 participants from 90 countries, with high satisfaction ratings indicating its relevance and effectiveness.
Significant investments have been made in health research capacity development (HRCD) initiatives focusing on individual professionals and institutional frameworks. However, prevailing approaches often prioritise specific research projects over explicit strategies for strengthening the capacities of health research professionals (HRPs) particularly in low and middle-income countries. Despite recognition of its limitations, this implicit approach persists resulting in a lack of effective HRCD strategies.
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