The role of health economics research in implementation research for health systems strengthening [State of the art series. Operational research. Number 6 in the series]

• DOI: 10.5588/ijtld.10.0749
• Publication Date: 2011-05-09T11:42:10Z
• Authors: G. H. Mann; R. Thomson; C. Jin; M. Phiri; M. C. Vater; E. Sinanovic; S. B. Squire
• Keywords: Health Economics; Healthcare system; State of health; Implementation research

It has long been recognised that the health-related Millennium Development Goals cannot be achieved without strengthened health systems. This article presents most recent World Health Organization framework for strengthening systems and considers how economics research can used to measure achievements against each of goals framework. Benefits incorporating tools into operational are highlighted. Finally, economic placed within an impact assessment facilitates capture considerations in implementation innovations tuberculosis diagnosis.