A pilot study of dementia in Ibadan, Nigeria.
The initiation of collaborative research involving investigators in developing and developed nations is a complex task. Four key areas to consider in collaborative, international research studies are discussed: administrative concerns, resources, understanding the research design, and problem solving. An example of a successful, international collaborative study of dementia in Ibadan, Nigeria is presented. Factors contributing to the successful outcome are detailed. The importance of the four key areas in the effective implementation of a research project are illustrated.
Baker
F M
FM
Department of Psychiatry, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore 21201-1549, USA.
Ogunniyi
A
A
Osuntokun
B O
BO
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003704:Dementia / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009549:Nigeria / Q000453:epidemiology; D010865:Pilot Projects; D015995:Prevalence; D012107:Research Design