A framework for assessing the impact of health research from a broad population perspective

Authors

  • Alessandra Buja University of Padua
  • Chiara Bertoncello University of Padua
  • Mirko Claus University of Padua
  • Kreald Demiraj University Hospital of Padua
  • Massimo Castoro University Hospital of Padua
  • Tatjana Baldovin University of Padua
  • Vincenzo Baldo University of Padua
  • Gianfranco Damiani Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma
  • Silvia Cocchio University of Padua

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2427/13094

Abstract

Abstract

 

Background: research in the health sector is an activity associated with an uncertain return on investment. This study aims to outline a multidimensional framework for assessing the imact of research funded by public (or mixed public and private) sponsors. 

Methods: a focus group representing different stakeholders was created to develop a sense of purpose that would be shared by the intended beneficiaries of the research assessment process, and others with a direct or indirect interest in a program’s implementation. 

Results: a framework was designed that takes a holistic approach to the impact of research in which not only technical, but also economic, social and political dimensions are interrelated with the results achieved for the population and health services. 

Conclusions: the framework reflected the views of different stakeholders, favoring the development of the positive, proactive relationships essential to orienting the process of transforming the evidence emerging from research into action for health. 

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Published

2022-02-02

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