Research capacity training for surveillance and response in the Indo-Pacific: a case study of implementation
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the implementation of a modified WHO SORT IT research training programme which included a workplace-based research project. The training was designed for surveillance and response frontline workforce in the Indo-Pacific region.
DESIGN: This was a programme evaluation using mixed methods. Fifty-three health and biosecurity workers from Fiji, Indonesia, PNG, Solomon Islands and Timor-Leste participated in the research training programme.
RESULTS: Implementation of the programme was modified to reflect the context of participant countries. Work-place research projects focused on priority issues identified by local policy makers and in-country stakeholders. Self-reported research skills showed a significant increase (P < 0.01) after the completion of training. Participants reported high scores for satisfaction with training.
CONCLUSIONS: This case study provides lessons learnt for future research training, and demonstrates that the SORT IT model can be modified to reflect the context of implementation without compromising purpose or outcomes.
Keywords: Indo-Pacific; evaluation; implementation research; surveillance and response
Document Type: Research Article
Affiliations: 1: College of Medicine and Dentistry, Anton Breinl Research Centre for Health Systems Strengthening and Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine, James Cook University, Townsville, Bebegu Yumba Campus, Douglas, QLD, Australia 2: College of Public Health, Medical & Veterinary Sciences, Anton Breinl Research Centre for Health Systems Strengthening and Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine, James Cook University, Townsville, Bebegu Yumba Campus, Douglas, QLD, Australia 3: College of Medicine and Dentistry, Anton Breinl Research Centre for Health Systems Strengthening and Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine, James Cook University, Cairns, Ngumabada Campus, Smithfield, QLD, Australia 4: College of Medicine and Dentistry, Anton Breinl Research Centre for Health Systems Strengthening and Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine, James Cook University, Cairns, Ngumabada Campus, Smithfield, QLD, Australia, Atoifi Health Research Group, Atoifi Adventist Hospital, Atoifi, Malaita, Solomon Islands 5: Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Suva, Fiji
Publication date: 21 June 2021
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