TY - JOUR
T1 - The path to impact of operational research on tuberculosis control policies and practices in Indonesia
AU - Tuberculosis Operational Research Group (TORG)
AU - Probandari, Ari
AU - Widjanarko, Bagoes
AU - Mahendradhata, Yodi
AU - Sanjoto, Hary
AU - Cerisha, Ancila
AU - Nungky, Saverina
AU - Riono, Pandu
AU - Simon, Sumanto
AU - Farid, Muhammad Noor
AU - Giriputra, Sardikin
AU - Putra, Artawan Eka
AU - Burhan, Erlina
AU - Wahyuni, Chatarina U.
AU - Mustikawati, Dyah
AU - Widianingrum, Christina
AU - Tiemersma, Edine W.
AU - Alisjahbana, Bachti
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2016 Ari Probandari et al.
PY - 2016
Y1 - 2016
N2 - Background: Operational research is currently one of the pillars of the global strategy to control tuberculosis. Indonesia initiated capacity building for operational research on tuberculosis over the last decade. Although publication of the research in peer-reviewed journals is an important indicator for measuring the success of this endeavor, the influence of operational research on policy and practices is considered even more important. However, little is known about the process by which operational research influences tuberculosis control policy and practices. Objective: We aimed to investigate the influence of operational research on tuberculosis control policy and practice in Indonesia between 2004 and 2014. Design: Using a qualitative study design, we conducted in-depth interviews of 50 researchers and 30 policy makers/program managers and performed document reviews. Transcripts of these interviews were evaluated while applying content analysis. Results: Operational research contributed to tuberculosis control policy and practice improvements, including development of new policies, introduction of new practices, and reinforcement of current program policies and practices. However, most of these developments had limited sustainability. The path from the dissemination of research results and recommendations to policy and practice changes was long and complex. The skills, interests, and political power of researchers and policy makers, as well as health system response, could influence the process. Conclusions: Operational research contributed to improving tuberculosis control policy and practices. A systematic approach to improve the sustainability of the impact of operational research should be explored.
AB - Background: Operational research is currently one of the pillars of the global strategy to control tuberculosis. Indonesia initiated capacity building for operational research on tuberculosis over the last decade. Although publication of the research in peer-reviewed journals is an important indicator for measuring the success of this endeavor, the influence of operational research on policy and practices is considered even more important. However, little is known about the process by which operational research influences tuberculosis control policy and practices. Objective: We aimed to investigate the influence of operational research on tuberculosis control policy and practice in Indonesia between 2004 and 2014. Design: Using a qualitative study design, we conducted in-depth interviews of 50 researchers and 30 policy makers/program managers and performed document reviews. Transcripts of these interviews were evaluated while applying content analysis. Results: Operational research contributed to tuberculosis control policy and practice improvements, including development of new policies, introduction of new practices, and reinforcement of current program policies and practices. However, most of these developments had limited sustainability. The path from the dissemination of research results and recommendations to policy and practice changes was long and complex. The skills, interests, and political power of researchers and policy makers, as well as health system response, could influence the process. Conclusions: Operational research contributed to improving tuberculosis control policy and practices. A systematic approach to improve the sustainability of the impact of operational research should be explored.
KW - Indonesia
KW - Knowledge translation
KW - Operational research
KW - Qualitative study
KW - Research
KW - Tuberculosis
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U2 - 10.3402/gha.v9.29866
DO - 10.3402/gha.v9.29866
M3 - Article
C2 - 26928217
AN - SCOPUS:84969540968
SN - 1654-9716
VL - 9
JO - Global Health Action
JF - Global Health Action
IS - 1
M1 - 29866
ER -