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Rapid Fire Presentation at IAPB Conference 2012

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A short presentation on a research in economics, social and psychological impact of cataract surgery in Vietnam. In some conference, they call it Rapid Fire with 3 minutes presentation.

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A COLLABORATIVE STUDY ON THE ECONOMIC AND PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF CATARACT SURGERY IN VIETNAM The Fred Hollows Foundation and The George Institute for Global Health Tran Khanh Duong, Huynh Tan Phuc, Beatrice Iezzi, Beverley Essue, Maree Hackett, Stephen Jan Hyderabad September 2012
Background: who we are We see a world in which no person is needlessly blind and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to good health To improve the health of millions of people worldwide.
Research objectives To assess the effectiveness of cataract surgery in terms of: quality of life visual function household economic impact psychological outcomes. To assess the cost-effectiveness of cataract surgery
Background: Research framework Idea Implement Monitoring Communication and support Idea Coordinate Research design and analysis Training & capacity development Research oversight and support FHF Australia Research Team FHF VN The George Institute
Secrets to an effective research collaboration Research staff contributed to the development of the research instruments to ensure they were locally appropriate All research assistants were trained and retrained on research methodology and the study protocol Open and regular communication between FHF Australia The George Institute FHF Vietnam Research assistants On-going and transparent monitoring of research sites to identify and resolve issues quickly On-going support offered to research assistants in the field
Strengths and Challenges STRENGTHS Good working relationship between FHF George Institute and FHF partners The research assistants believe in the research and its purpose and have a good understanding of the research protocol There are clear research guidelines from Sydney to Vietnam and on-going support and communication CHALLENGES The research team in Vietnam are new to academic research steep learning curve Mistakes may happen in Vietnam and time is required to address issues can causes delays to the research The research team in Vietnam are not fluent in English, cross-cultural differences in interpretation and understanding of questions can arise.
Progress & Expected outcomes n=485 participants recruited and consented into the study As of September 2012, n=274 12 month follow up interviews completed The results will provide a national profile of the economic and psychological impact of visual impairment and cataract surgery. These results will be presented to key stakeholders in Vietnam Capacity development - research assistants will be able to continue to conduct similar research projects in Vietnam
Questions? Email to: trankhanhduong@hollows.org.vn /duongfhf@gmail.com Post to: Tran Khanh Duong |FHF Vietnam office |07 Ton That Dam Street, Da Nang, Vietnam Thank you

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Rapid Fire Presentation at IAPB Conference 2012

  • 1. A COLLABORATIVE STUDY ON THE ECONOMIC AND PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF CATARACT SURGERY IN VIETNAM The Fred Hollows Foundation and The George Institute for Global Health Tran Khanh Duong, Huynh Tan Phuc, Beatrice Iezzi, Beverley Essue, Maree Hackett, Stephen Jan Hyderabad September 2012
  • 2. Background: who we are We see a world in which no person is needlessly blind and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to good health To improve the health of millions of people worldwide.
  • 3. Research objectives To assess the effectiveness of cataract surgery in terms of: quality of life visual function household economic impact psychological outcomes. To assess the cost-effectiveness of cataract surgery
  • 4. Background: Research framework Idea Implement Monitoring Communication and support Idea Coordinate Research design and analysis Training & capacity development Research oversight and support FHF Australia Research Team FHF VN The George Institute
  • 5. Secrets to an effective research collaboration Research staff contributed to the development of the research instruments to ensure they were locally appropriate All research assistants were trained and retrained on research methodology and the study protocol Open and regular communication between FHF Australia The George Institute FHF Vietnam Research assistants On-going and transparent monitoring of research sites to identify and resolve issues quickly On-going support offered to research assistants in the field
  • 6. Strengths and Challenges STRENGTHS Good working relationship between FHF George Institute and FHF partners The research assistants believe in the research and its purpose and have a good understanding of the research protocol There are clear research guidelines from Sydney to Vietnam and on-going support and communication CHALLENGES The research team in Vietnam are new to academic research steep learning curve Mistakes may happen in Vietnam and time is required to address issues can causes delays to the research The research team in Vietnam are not fluent in English, cross-cultural differences in interpretation and understanding of questions can arise.
  • 7. Progress & Expected outcomes n=485 participants recruited and consented into the study As of September 2012, n=274 12 month follow up interviews completed The results will provide a national profile of the economic and psychological impact of visual impairment and cataract surgery. These results will be presented to key stakeholders in Vietnam Capacity development - research assistants will be able to continue to conduct similar research projects in Vietnam
  • 8. Questions? Email to: trankhanhduong@hollows.org.vn /duongfhf@gmail.com Post to: Tran Khanh Duong |FHF Vietnam office |07 Ton That Dam Street, Da Nang, Vietnam Thank you

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