World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

ROLE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION IN HEALTH CARE

Dr. Swaminathan S.*, Elanthendral R. and Mohana Pillai

ABSTRACT

This review article provides a condensed research finding during the last two decades on the role of R&D in health care organizations. It is important that organizations work out strategies relevant for marketing to enhance their own R&D activities. Implementation of R&D systems is directly related with productivity, if it reflects dual embodiment of efficiency. The bodies of literature have been almost unanimous of the needs of QA for R&D. Despite the needs, QA in R&D have been rarely discussed due to the difficulties of defining, measuring, and managing R&D quality. QI forms an important part of their competitive strategy. QMS have been successfully designed and implemented for manufacturing and service functions. Embedding dedicated research positions within healthcare settings is a potential strategy to build allied health research capacity. Stronger research culture appears to be associated with benefits to patients, staff and the organization. Research investment in the health workforce could increase research productivity of the health workforce. In addition, investment in clinical research could lead to positive health outcomes. It is important to provide support for initiatives directed at the health workforce to increase a research culture in health services. Explorations are required for research networks and schemes to promote the engagement of clinicians and managers in research. Detailed observational research focusing on research engagement within organizations would build up an understanding of mechanisms. It is well recognized that research can play an integral role in the delivery of safe, effective, efficient, patient-centered, accessible and timely health care. Research in allied health can assist in minimizing overuse, underuse and misuse of precious health care services. The gap between implementers and researchers of QI had hampered the degree and speed of change needed to reduce avoidable suffering and harm in health care. The implementation of quality elements in research and development is a hot issue. There are still problems and misunderstandings on how to apply QA in research and development.

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