Author/Authors :
Sudhir Khandelwal، نويسنده , , Gilbert Avode´، نويسنده , , Florence Baingana، نويسنده , , Bernado Conde، نويسنده , , Marcelo Cruz ?
Parameshvara Deva، نويسنده , , Michel Dumas، نويسنده , , Walter Gulbinat، نويسنده , , Carmen Lopez-Balboa، نويسنده , , John Mayeya ?
Malik H. Mubbashar، نويسنده , , Ahmad Mohit، نويسنده , , David Ndeti، نويسنده , , Dainius Puras، نويسنده , , Khalid Saeed، نويسنده , , Klaas Schilder ?
Donald Silberberg، نويسنده , , Toma Tomov، نويسنده , , Clare Townsend، نويسنده , , Valentina Iemmi، نويسنده , , Rachel Jenkins، نويسنده ,
Abstract :
Introduction A multi-region consultation process
designed to generate locally produced regional and global
research priorities on mental and neurological health in
low- and middle-income countries.
Methods Between 2003 and 2005, priority setting exercises
on MNH research, using the systematic combined
approach matrix (CAM) were held in the six regions of the
developing world. One regional meeting per region was
convened, and a global meeting was organized before and
after the regional exercises.
Results During regional meetings, regional agendas were
created listing both research priorities and local problems
in MNH. During global meetings, a global research agendawas established and four crucial areas of research priorities
were identified: awareness and advocacy, enhancement of
research capacity, training for service delivery, and
development of evidence based policy.
Conclusions The combined matrix approach enabled the
development of regional and global MNH research agendas,
derived from bottom up consultations within and
between low- and middle-income countries. Collaboration
between regions with similar priorities was instituted. Such
research agendas are designed to assist policy-makers and
donors in the allocation of scarce resources, but they
require regular review to reflect changing needs
