Abstract
Aims
Efficacious interventions for prevention of diabetes and its complications exist;
however, their implementation is woefully inadequate. The purpose of this project
is to qualitatively assess the early lessons learnt from implementing translational
research from eleven projects supported by BRIDGES, an International Diabetes Federation
program.
Methods
Semi-structured in-depth interviews conducted with 10 researchers, seeking their views
on factors relating to success and barriers to implementation. Data were collected
from June to September 2010 by a trained interviewer; information was recorded, transcribed
and further analyzed with MAXQDA.
Results
Patient recruitment and retention were reported as challenges. Lack of availability
of local multidisciplinary teams was highlighted as having a negative effect on the
project. Grassroots and community participation were emphasized to have beneficial
effects. Flexibility was recognized as a key for successful execution of the projects.
Recommendations include: feedback from previous grantees, in the form of pre-submission
workshops, and mentoring from experienced investigators with emphasis on the differences
between traditional and translational researches.
Conclusions
This evaluation underscores the main contingencies to be considered for successful
implementation of translational research. It emphasizes the importance of having the
three stakeholders: patients, providers, and health systems, acting together in a
flexible environment within real life settings.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: November 24, 2011
Accepted:
October 10,
2011
Received in revised form:
October 4,
2011
Received:
July 17,
2011
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