Table 6 Key lessons from the implementation of the Rapid Assessment Protocol for Insulin Access in six low- and middle-income countries
Lessons learnt | |
– | Need for a formalized approach and robust methodology |
– | Credibility of research team |
– | Strong local partners |
– | Research fills a clear gap in knowledge |
– | Having context-specific results able to yield explicit recommendations |
– | Need for a strong and comprehensive dissemination strategy involving a variety of local partners and strong local champions |
– | Availability of results in peer reviewed publications, websites, and presentations |
– | Importance of knowledge brokers, such as the WHO, and the need to influence these brokers in order to help inform policies |