Comparing public-health research priorities in Europe.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite improving trends, countries in Europe continue to face public-health challenges. This study investigated the priorities of stakeholders for research to meet these challenges.

Methods

Public-health research includes population-level and health-system research, but not clinical or biomedical research. The study drew on data from three surveys undertaken through collaboration in SPHERE (Strengthening Public Health Research in Europe). There was participation of ministries in 18 of 28 (64% response) European countries, from 22 of 39 (56% response) member national associations of the European Public Health Association, and from 80 civil society health organisations (53% of members of the European Public Health Alliance)

Results

Public-health research fie

SUBMITTER: McCarthy M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2732621 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature