تحقيقات علوم پزشكي در ايران و جهان از ديدگاه سيستمي

Systemic approach to health research in Iran and the world

In this article, the health research challenges are synthesized to emphasize that a new approach to health research is necessary. Thus, the main challenges of the world like 10/90 gap, globalization, increased healthcare cost, threatening chemical and biological weapons are discussed and then mentioned to the weakness of knowledge management and lack of health research culture as the main health research challenges in Iran. In many countries, health research is not well coordinated and often fragmented, resulting in inefficiency and duplication. Also, health Research is inadequately linked to the priorities and goals of the health system, research capacity development and the mobilization of resources are not applied and the goal of health is not accessible as the result of health inequity. In addition, health research has tended to be isolated from the broader development community and suffers from a lack of appreciation of the tangible benefits which can bring. If we expect that health research has a significant impact on health and development, it needs to be a part of a long-term strategic plan closely linked to the development agenda. So, launching a health research system in the national and regional level seems to be the best solution and should be funded.