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Serruya SJ, Gómez Ponce de León R, Bahamondes MV, De Mucio B, Costa ML, Durán P, Díaz-Rosello JL, Kim C, Lavelanet AF, Artigas A, Forster TA, Cecatti JG. EviSIP: using evidence to change practice through mentorship - an innovative experience for reproductive health in the Latin American and Caribbean regions. Glob Health Action 2021; 13:1811482. [PMID: 32867629 PMCID: PMC7480421 DOI: 10.1080/16549716.2020.1811482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Maternal mortality is unacceptably high in our region. In 2015, the Latin American Center for Perinatology and Women´s Reproductive Health (CLAP) created a regional network of institutions including 16 countries, committed to improving epidemiological surveillance and healthcare of women in a situation of abortion or near miss event, using a common platform, the Perinatal Information System (SIP). The objective of the current pilot project was to test a new method of study called EviSIP (Evidence from SIP), a method of generating information on maternal near miss and abortion for the region. We describe the implementation of this initiative in reproductive healthcare facilities using SIP. Junior researchers/clinicians from these countries were included, along with expert researchers in reproductive health from across the world. Articles were produced with data on maternal near miss and abortion gathered from the SIP of each participating sentinel center; and recommendations from experts. EviSIP was the first joint workspace to discuss patient outcomes after treatment of abortion or near miss cases, with data analysis of each Sentinel Center; discuss and analyze data among centers, at a country and regional level; discuss the main outcomes and their impact on changing procedures and policies; strengthen the operational research capacity of the centers; develop and encourage the publication of scientific articles. The EviSIP initiative also promoted training of healthcare professionals in research. EviSIP provided a unique opportunity to train for research and mentorship and was pivotal to the production of scientific knowledge of reproductive health in the region.
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- Suzanne J Serruya
- CLAP/WR-PAHO/WHO - Latin American Center of Perinatology/Women´s Health and Reproductive Health, Pan-American Health Organization , Montevideo, Uruguay
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- CLAP/WR-PAHO/WHO - Latin American Center of Perinatology/Women´s Health and Reproductive Health, Pan-American Health Organization , Montevideo, Uruguay
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- CLAP/WR-PAHO/WHO - Latin American Center of Perinatology/Women´s Health and Reproductive Health, Pan-American Health Organization , Montevideo, Uruguay
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- CLAP/WR-PAHO/WHO - Latin American Center of Perinatology/Women´s Health and Reproductive Health, Pan-American Health Organization , Montevideo, Uruguay
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- University of Campinas School of Medicine and CEMICAMP (Center for Studies of Reproductive Health in Campinas) , Campinas, Brazil
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- CLAP/WR-PAHO/WHO - Latin American Center of Perinatology/Women´s Health and Reproductive Health, Pan-American Health Organization , Montevideo, Uruguay
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- CLAP/WR-PAHO/WHO - Latin American Center of Perinatology/Women´s Health and Reproductive Health, Pan-American Health Organization , Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research, Preventing Unsafe Abortion Team. World Health Organization , Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research, Preventing Unsafe Abortion Team. World Health Organization , Geneva, Switzerland
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- CLAP/WR-PAHO/WHO - Latin American Center of Perinatology/Women´s Health and Reproductive Health, Pan-American Health Organization , Montevideo, Uruguay
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- CLAP/WR-PAHO/WHO - Latin American Center of Perinatology/Women´s Health and Reproductive Health, Pan-American Health Organization , Montevideo, Uruguay
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- University of Campinas School of Medicine and CEMICAMP (Center for Studies of Reproductive Health in Campinas) , Campinas, Brazil
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Nijjar SK, D'Amico MI, Wimalaweera NA, Cooper NAM, Zamora J, Khan KS. Participation in clinical trials improves outcomes in women's health: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BJOG 2017; 124:863-871. [DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.14528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- SK Nijjar
- Women's Health Research Unit; Centre for Primary Care and Public Health; Blizard Institute; Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry; London UK
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- Women's Health Research Unit; Centre for Primary Care and Public Health; Blizard Institute; Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry; London UK
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- Women's Health Research Unit; Centre for Primary Care and Public Health; Blizard Institute; Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry; London UK
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- Women's Health Research Unit; Centre for Primary Care and Public Health; Blizard Institute; Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry; London UK
- Clinical Biostatistics Unit; Hospital Ramon y Cajal (IRYCIS) and CIBER Epidemiologia y Salud Publica; Madrid Spain
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- Multidisciplinary Evidence Synthesis Hub (mEsh); Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry; Queen Mary University; London UK
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Thangaratinam S, Khan KS. Participation in research as a means of improving quality of care: the role of a principal investigator in multicentre clinical trials. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.1111/tog.12157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Shakila Thangaratinam
- Women's Health Research Unit, Centre for Primary Care and Public Health; Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry; Queen Mary University of London; London E1 2AB UK
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- Women's Health Research Unit, Centre for Primary Care and Public Health; Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry; Queen Mary University of London; London E1 2AB UK
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Tirlapur SA, Leung E, Ball E, Khan KS, Clark TJ. Future research in gynaecological surgery. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2013; 27:471-8. [PMID: 23273782 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2012.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2012] [Accepted: 12/10/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Gynaecological surgery is constantly evolving. To inform practice with high-impact research, clinicians need to focus on areas of importance. Surveys of specialist members of the British Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy have revealed a range of areas for research: diagnostic performance of laparoscopies; therapeutic laparoscopies in endometriosis; laparoscopic versus hysteroscopic sterilisation; and laparoscopic surgical techniques, among others. Clinical and economic outcomes are important in evaluating effectiveness and use of surgical health technology. For studies to be valid, reliable and generalisable, they would have to be free of bias, large and multi-centred. In a time of financial constraints, it is important to encourage clinicians and trainees to participate in important research studies to improve outcomes for patients.
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- Seema A Tirlapur
- Women's Health Research Unit, Queen Mary, University of London, 58 Turner Street, London E1 2AB, UK.
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