Document Type : policy brief
Authors
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Health Management and Economics Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
10.48305/jims.v43.i811.0363
Abstract
This report aims to provide practical solutions to improve the performance of social determinants of health research centers. Based on a comprehensive analysis of the existing conditions and consultation with key stakeholders, the most important challenges of these centers have been identified, including the dispersion of research lines, weakness in converting findings into executive policies, and limitations in interacting with the community. In this regard, the proposed solutions emphasize “strengthening communication with the community” as the most central strategy, because increasing public awareness and attracting public participation not only improves the quality of research, but also provides the basis for implementing research results. The second solution, “developing interdisciplinary cooperation,” requires the creation of institutional mechanisms for coordination between research centers, universities, and executive agencies. These collaborations can lead to data sharing, preventing research duplication, and aligning research with the country’s real needs. “Changes in the research evaluation system” are proposed as a third strategy.evaluation criteria are mainly focused on the number of articles and quantitative indicators, while for social determinants of health research, indicators such as social impact, application of results in policymaking, and stakeholder participation should also be considered. the successful implementation of these strategies requires attention to several key points. First, it is necessary to start with small-scale pilot projects and, after evaluating the results, expand them to the national level. Second, it is particularly important to gain the support of policymakers by providing strong documentation and tangible evidence of the impact of research on community health.
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