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Developing a conceptual framework for an evaluation system for the NIAID HIV/AIDS clinical trials networks

Author
Trochim, William
Abstract
Globally, health research organizations are called upon to re-examine their policies and practices
to more efficiently and effectively address current scientific and social needs, as well as increasing
public demands for accountability.
Through a case study approach, the authors examine an effort undertaken by the National Institute
of Allergy & Infectious Diseases (part of the National Institutes of Health, Department of Health &
Human Services, United States Government) to develop an evaluation system for its recently
restructured HIV/AIDS clinical trials program. The challenges in designing, operationalizing, and
managing global clinical trials programs are considered in the context of large scale scientific
research initiatives.
Through a process of extensive stakeholder input, a framework of success factors was developed
that enables both a prospective view of the elements that must be addressed in an evaluation of
this research and a current state assessment of the extent to which the goals of the restructuring
are understood by stakeholders across the DAIDS clinical research networks.
Date Issued
2009Subject
Policy Analysis and Management
Previously Published As
Health Research Policy and Systems, 7:12
Type
article