Protocol for a scoping review of implementation research approaches to universal health coverage in Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Implementation research has emerged as part of evidence-based decision-making efforts to plug current gaps in the translation of research evidence into health policy and practice. While there has been a growing number of institutions and initiatives promoting the uptake of implementation research in Africa, their role and effectiveness remain unclear, particularly in the context of universal health coverage (UHC). This review aims to extensively identify and characterise the nature, facilitators and barriers to the use of implementation research for assessing or evaluating UHC-related interventions or programmes in Africa.

Methods and analysis

This scoping review will be developed based on the methodological framework proposed by Arksey and O'Malley and enhanced

SUBMITTER: Nnaji CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7887369 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature