Managing interdisciplinary health research--theoretical and practical aspects.
Interdisciplinary health research can offer valuable evidence for health care managers. However, there are specific challenges regarding the management of such projects. Based on 7 years of experience from a project in western Kenya, the authors point to the need for a sufficient time horizon, a high level of communication, equity between the disciplines and the identification of appropriate evaluation criteria as issues to be considered. The theoretical framework of Rosenfield was modified to comply with the complexities of field management.
Aagaard-Hansen
Jens
J
Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory, Jaegersborg Allé 1D, 2920 Charlottenlund, Denmark. jah@bilharziasis.dk
Ouma
John Henry
JH
D003142:Communication; D018672:Community Health Planning / Q000458:organization & administration; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D006302:Health Services Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007630:Kenya; D017146:Models, Organizational; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D010865:Pilot Projects; D016730:Program Development; D011634:Public Health; D012108:Research Personnel