Methods for Identifying Health Research Gaps, Needs, and Priorities: A Scoping Review
Abstract
Over the past two decades, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has invested unparalleled resources into developing effective treatments for military-related psychological health conditions. Systematic reviews are a key component of the knowledge translation process and function to translate the available research into evidence-based health care guidelines that promote optimal clinical care. Although a few government agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, have established evidence synthesis centers, there is no similar center within DoD that focuses exclusively on psychological health issues. Thus, the Southern California Evidence-Based Practice Center, housed at the RAND Corporation, has been awarded a three-year contract to synthesize research on psychological health interventions important to military populations. This is a scoping review of methods used for identifying health research gaps, needs, and priorities. The review will be of interest to health policymakers and practitioners.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1152803
Entities
People
- Alicia R. Maher
- Aneesa Motala
- Eunice C Wong
- Jody Larkin
- Marjorie Danz
- Olamigoke Akinniranye
- Rachel Ross
- Susanne Hempel
Organizations
- RAND Corporation