Connecting the dots: Adoption of maternal, newborn and child health research evidence in policy and practice

Improving maternal, neonatal and child health outcomes in low‐resource settings: Translating research evidence to practice – report from The Third International Conference on Maternal, Newborn and Child Health

“…The article suggests a number of methodologies to more effectively incorporate research results into practice. 25 …”

“…However, the expansion of research topics covered by the JNMC Research Unit is an indication that the unit leadership wants to be involved in women's health research beyond pregnancy. 24 An important article, the last in this supplement, is titled 'Connecting the dots: Adoption of maternal, newborn and child health research evidence in policy and practice' by Chandhiok et al 25 This article makes the crucial point that completing a research study -even with positive results that confirm benefits and suggest a change in practice -is often not enough to actually result in a change in practice. The article suggests a number of methodologies to more effectively incorporate research results into practice.…”

“…The article suggests a number of methodologies to more effectively incorporate research results into practice. 25 One other observation is important. The JNMC Research Unit has expanded its research to include other universities in India, as illustrated in articles from faculty members at the universities in Davanagere; 8,12 and Bagalkot.…”