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Prioritising and planning scale-up research projects targeting non-communicable diseases: a mixed-method study by the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases upscaling working group.

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dc.contributor.author Ramani-Chander, Anusha
dc.contributor.author Thrift, Amanda
dc.contributor.author van Olmen, Josefien
dc.contributor.author Wouters, Edwin
dc.contributor.author Delobelle, Peter
dc.contributor.author Vedanthan, Rajesh
dc.contributor.author Miranda, J. Jaime
dc.contributor.author Sherwood, Stephen
dc.contributor.author Teede, Helena J.
dc.contributor.author Joshi, Rohina
dc.date.accessioned 2023-12-05T17:48:03Z
dc.date.available 2023-12-05T17:48:03Z
dc.date.issued 2023
dc.identifier.uri https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12866/14662
dc.description.abstract INTRODUCTION: Governments must scale-up evidence-based interventions to reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Implementation research can help develop contextually appropriate strategies and optimise interventions for scale-up. We aimed to determine the priorities of the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) 2019 funding round for scale-up research targeting NCD interventions. The research questions were: (a) What was the purpose of the call and what were the specific issues considered by funders when supporting the selected projects? (b) How did the selected research projects align with the objectives of GACD scale-up call? METHODS: We undertook a mixed-methods study to examine the projects funded by the GACD in 2019. We completed semistructured interviews with representatives from 5 out of 8 funding agencies and complemented this by reviewing project documents from 21 (78%) of the 27 funded studies. A literature review of scale-up frameworks informed the interview guide and data extraction template. The transcripts were open-coded using thematic analysis to identify critical issues for funders. Data were extracted to identify the common elements considered when planning, implementing and evaluating interventions for scale-up. RESULTS: Interviews with the funders revealed three enabling themes related to scale-up: local research priorities (contextualisation through engagement), capacity building (developing knowledge base) and connections (networking opportunities). We further identified that timelines (more flexibility) and equity (funding low-income and middle-income researchers) could be considered for future funding investments. Multidisciplinary international research teams led the development of diverse studies to address funder's priorities. The detailed plans included a range of implementation frameworks to help develop contextual scale-up strategies. CONCLUSIONS: Fundamental to NCD scale-up research are (1) funding opportunities that reflect the complexity and time necessary to enable contextualisation; (2) investment in building multidisciplinary research capacity and leadership and (3) better networking to encourage cohesive action and align NCD-related scale-up research activities globally. en_US
dc.language.iso eng
dc.publisher BMJ Publishing Group
dc.relation.ispartofseries BMJ Global Health
dc.rights info:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccess
dc.rights.uri https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.es
dc.subject Scale-up research projects en_US
dc.subject Non-communicable diseases en_US
dc.subject Mixed-method study en_US
dc.subject Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases en_US
dc.subject.mesh Proyectos de Investigación y Desarrollo
dc.subject.mesh Enfermedades no Transmisibles
dc.subject.mesh Métodos
dc.subject.mesh Enfermedad Crónica
dc.title Prioritising and planning scale-up research projects targeting non-communicable diseases: a mixed-method study by the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases upscaling working group. en_US
dc.type info:eu-repo/semantics/article
dc.identifier.doi https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2023-012804
dc.subject.ocde https://purl.org/pe-repo/ocde/ford#3.03.02
dc.subject.ocde https://purl.org/pe-repo/ocde/ford#3.03.05
dc.relation.issn 2059-7908


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