Sampling method for surveying complex and multi-institutional partnerships: lessons from the Global Polio Eradication Initiative
Abstract Background Complex global initiatives, like the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), have prevented millions of paralyses and improved the health status of diverse populations. Despite the logistical challenges these initiatives must overcome at several levels, scant methods exist fo...
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| author | Michael A. Peters Wakgari Deressa Malabika Sarker Neeraj Sharma Eme Owoaje Riris Andono Ahmad Tawab Saljuqi Eric Mafuta Olakunle Alonge |
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| description | Abstract Background Complex global initiatives, like the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), have prevented millions of paralyses and improved the health status of diverse populations. Despite the logistical challenges these initiatives must overcome at several levels, scant methods exist for systematically identifying and reaching a range of actors involved in their implementation. As a result, efforts to document the lessons learned from such initiatives are often incomplete. This paper describes the development and application of the Synthesis and Translation of Research and Innovations from Polio Eradication (STRIPE) systematic approach for identifying a comprehensive sample of actors involved in the GPEI. Results The survey for collecting lessons learned from the GPEI was conducted at the global level and within seven countries that represented GPEI operational contexts. Standard organizational and operational levels, as well as goals of program activities, were defined across contexts. Each survey iteration followed similar methodologies to theorize a target population or “universe” of all polio-related actors in the study area, enumerate a source population of specific individuals within the target population, and administer the survey to individuals within the source population. Based on the systematic approach used to obtain a comprehensive sample for lessons learned in GPEI, steps for obtaining a comprehensive sample for studying complex initiatives can be summarized as follows: (i) State research goal(s); (ii) Describe the program of interest; (iii) Define a sampling universe to meet these criteria; (iv) Estimate the size of the sampling universe; (v) Enumerate a source population within the universe that can be feasibly reached for sampling; (vi) Sample from the source population; and (vii) Reflect on the process to determine strength of inferences drawn. Conclusions The application of these methods can inform future evaluations of complex public health initiatives, resulting in better adoption of lessons learned, ultimately improving efficacy and efficiency, and resulting in significant health gains. Their use to administer the STRIPE lessons learned survey reflects experiences related to implementation challenges and strategies used to overcome barriers from actors across an extensive range of organizational, programming, and contextual settings. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-cf438ede383c444b9831f7182e6e24a72022-12-21T23:08:30ZengBMCBMC Public Health1471-24582020-08-0120S211210.1186/s12889-020-08592-xSampling method for surveying complex and multi-institutional partnerships: lessons from the Global Polio Eradication InitiativeMichael A. Peters0Wakgari Deressa1Malabika Sarker2Neeraj Sharma3Eme Owoaje4Riris Andono Ahmad5Tawab Saljuqi6Eric Mafuta7Olakunle Alonge8Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthAddis Ababa University School of Public HealthBRAC University JP Grant School of Public HealthIndian Institute of Health Management ResearchUniversity of Ibadan College of MedicineGadjah Mada University Faculty of MedicineGlobal Innovations Consultancy ServicesUniversity of Kinshasa School of Public HealthJohns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthAbstract Background Complex global initiatives, like the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), have prevented millions of paralyses and improved the health status of diverse populations. Despite the logistical challenges these initiatives must overcome at several levels, scant methods exist for systematically identifying and reaching a range of actors involved in their implementation. As a result, efforts to document the lessons learned from such initiatives are often incomplete. This paper describes the development and application of the Synthesis and Translation of Research and Innovations from Polio Eradication (STRIPE) systematic approach for identifying a comprehensive sample of actors involved in the GPEI. Results The survey for collecting lessons learned from the GPEI was conducted at the global level and within seven countries that represented GPEI operational contexts. Standard organizational and operational levels, as well as goals of program activities, were defined across contexts. Each survey iteration followed similar methodologies to theorize a target population or “universe” of all polio-related actors in the study area, enumerate a source population of specific individuals within the target population, and administer the survey to individuals within the source population. Based on the systematic approach used to obtain a comprehensive sample for lessons learned in GPEI, steps for obtaining a comprehensive sample for studying complex initiatives can be summarized as follows: (i) State research goal(s); (ii) Describe the program of interest; (iii) Define a sampling universe to meet these criteria; (iv) Estimate the size of the sampling universe; (v) Enumerate a source population within the universe that can be feasibly reached for sampling; (vi) Sample from the source population; and (vii) Reflect on the process to determine strength of inferences drawn. Conclusions The application of these methods can inform future evaluations of complex public health initiatives, resulting in better adoption of lessons learned, ultimately improving efficacy and efficiency, and resulting in significant health gains. Their use to administer the STRIPE lessons learned survey reflects experiences related to implementation challenges and strategies used to overcome barriers from actors across an extensive range of organizational, programming, and contextual settings.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-08592-xComplex initiativeEvaluationGPEILessons learnedPolioSampling |
| spellingShingle | Michael A. Peters Wakgari Deressa Malabika Sarker Neeraj Sharma Eme Owoaje Riris Andono Ahmad Tawab Saljuqi Eric Mafuta Olakunle Alonge Sampling method for surveying complex and multi-institutional partnerships: lessons from the Global Polio Eradication Initiative BMC Public Health Complex initiative Evaluation GPEI Lessons learned Polio Sampling |
| title | Sampling method for surveying complex and multi-institutional partnerships: lessons from the Global Polio Eradication Initiative |
| title_full | Sampling method for surveying complex and multi-institutional partnerships: lessons from the Global Polio Eradication Initiative |
| title_fullStr | Sampling method for surveying complex and multi-institutional partnerships: lessons from the Global Polio Eradication Initiative |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sampling method for surveying complex and multi-institutional partnerships: lessons from the Global Polio Eradication Initiative |
| title_short | Sampling method for surveying complex and multi-institutional partnerships: lessons from the Global Polio Eradication Initiative |
| title_sort | sampling method for surveying complex and multi institutional partnerships lessons from the global polio eradication initiative |
| topic | Complex initiative Evaluation GPEI Lessons learned Polio Sampling |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-08592-x |
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