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

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 framewo

SUBMITTER: Kagan JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2695433 | biostudies-literature | 2009 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature