ESIC Medical College and Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Indian J Tuberc. 2024 Jan;71(1):3-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ijtb.2023.10.006. Epub 2023 Nov 8.
Operational research (OR) plays a pivotal role in the management and improvement of national tuberculosis (TB) programs in India. This article underscores the indispensable value of OR in optimizing resource allocation, enhancing treatment protocols, improving diagnostics, ensuring patient adherence, monitoring program performance, and informing policy decisions. However, it is vital to address existing gaps in the operational research mechanisms of the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP) in India to maximize its effectiveness. In conclusion, India's healthcare system can significantly benefit from the systematic implementation of operational research, especially in the context of TB control. To achieve this, India must continue to invest in research infrastructure, enhance research capacity among healthcare professionals, and promote collaboration among researchers, healthcare providers, and policymakers. By doing so, India can harness the power of operational research to lead the fight against TB and enhance the well-being of its citizens.
在印度，运营研究（OR）在国家结核病（TB）项目的管理和改进中发挥着关键作用。本文强调了 OR 在优化资源配置、加强治疗方案、改进诊断、确保患者依从性、监测项目绩效和为政策决策提供信息方面的不可或缺的价值。然而，必须解决印度国家结核病消除规划（NTEP）运营研究机制中存在的差距，以最大限度地提高其效果。总之，印度的医疗保健系统可以从运营研究的系统实施中显著受益，特别是在结核病控制方面。要实现这一目标，印度必须继续投资于研究基础设施，提高医疗保健专业人员的研究能力，并促进研究人员、医疗保健提供者和政策制定者之间的合作。通过这样做，印度可以利用运营研究的力量来领导对抗结核病的斗争，提高其公民的福祉。
