BACKGROUND There is limited understanding about the development and implementation of the one-stop shops for evidence in a limited-resource setting such as Uganda. Previous efforts to develop one-stop shops have focused on global research evidence and local policy-relevant documents to address questions about health interventions and health systems in high-income countries.
OBJECTIVE This study aimed to identify key steps in the development of on-line evidence-based information resources for health policy and system for a limited-resource setting.
METHODS We utilised a case study design to address our objective where the case (i.e. unit of analysis) was defined as “the development process of the Uganda Clearinghouse for Health Policy and System”. We collected data from multiples sources including key informant interviews, participant observations and archival records to develop a comprehensive account for the case under investigation.
RESULTS We found out that the development of the Uganda Clearinghouse for Health Policy and System followed a seven-step process, characterized by iterations that occurred within and between the steps. The essential components of the process included developing the concept; prototyping of the key structure; engaging with policy makers, researchers and other stakeholders; conducting a scoping review of policy relevant documents to identify and index the content; dissemination of the resource; user-testing; and updating of the system.
CONCLUSIONS Our study provides key steps for developing a one-stop shop for local evidence to inform health policy and system decisions in a limited resource setting. Researchers, especially those in similar settings may apply this step by step inventory to develop similar resources.
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