Conditions for the effective use of rapid assessment and response methods

A commentary on rapid assessment & response (RAR) describes the conditions that motivated the World Health Organization (WHO) to develop a fast, less expensive research method that could lead to quick action in response to local human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) outbreaks. RAR guides were devel...

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Published in:The International journal of drug policy 2000-03, Vol.11 (1), p.59-61
Main Authors: Trautmann, Franz, Burrows, Dave
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Drug abuse
Drug Injection
Health Research
Methodology
Public Health
Rapid appraisal
Research Design
Research Methodology
Russia
Social Science Research
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Summary:A commentary on rapid assessment & response (RAR) describes the conditions that motivated the World Health Organization (WHO) to develop a fast, less expensive research method that could lead to quick action in response to local human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) outbreaks. RAR guides were developed by WHO in conjunction with the UN Joint Program on HIV/AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome), & the approach was tested in numerous developing & transitional countries around the world. An extensive RAR application for HIV prevention among injecting drug users in the Russian Federation is described, eg, elements involved in the training program & the conditions that must be met in order for RAR to function effectively. It is emphasized that personal support, extensive training, & follow-ups must supplement the guide. In addition, training should include ways to enhance the needed cooperation between different agencies/organizations. It is stressed that, although RAR is faster & cheaper than traditional social research, time & resources are still needed for effective implementation. 7 References. K. Hyatt
ISSN:0955-3959
1873-4758
DOI:10.1016/S0955-3959(99)00055-9