Chapter 2.7 Prioritization of research
Chapter 2.7 explains the key factors to consider when preparing, developing and evaluating a research prioritization exercise in health emergency and disaster risk management (Health EDRM), including:
- The importance of careful selection of priorities for research.
- Practical steps in setting priorities.
What is this chapter about?
Identifying the topics that are high priorities for new research in Health EDRM is a challenge. Various processes are available to prioritize research and can be used to guide decision-makers as to the research to conduct to generate important evidence for Health EDRM. These processes can help decision-makers to be transparent about the choices they make about which research is most needed.
This chapter outlines the key steps to support a research prioritization exercise. These include preparing for the exercise by understanding context and engaging stakeholders, shaping prioritization with expert consensus, and the implementation and evaluation of impact of research findings. The chapter also provides a list of questions to consider when using an equity lens to set research priorities.
Case study presented in the chapter:
Taking account of the values and preferences of different stakeholders to set research priorities for mental health and psychosocial support in humanitarian settings in Peru, Uganda and Nepal.
Authorsr: Nasser M, Viergever RF, Martin J.
