Protocol for a realist synthesis of health systems responsiveness in low-income and middle-income countries

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dc.contributor.authorMirzoev, T.
dc.contributor.authorde Chavez, A.C.
dc.contributor.authorManzano, A.
dc.contributor.authorAgyepong, I.A.
dc.contributor.authorAshinyo, M.E.
dc.contributor.authorDanso-Appiah, A.
dc.contributor.authorGyimah, L.
dc.contributor.authorYevoo, L.
dc.contributor.authorAwini, E.
dc.contributor.authorHa, B.T.T.
dc.contributor.authorHanh, T.D.T
dc.contributor.authorNguyen, Q.T.
dc.contributor.authorLe, T.M.
dc.contributor.authorLe, V.T.
dc.contributor.authorHicks, J.P.
dc.contributor.authorWright, J.M.
dc.contributor.authorKane, S.
dc.date.accessioned2021-12-10T15:36:55Z
dc.date.available2021-12-10T15:36:55Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.descriptionResearch Articleen_US
dc.description.abstractHealth systems responsiveness is a key objective of any health system, yet it is the least studied of all objectives particularly in low-income and middle-income countries. Research on health systems responsiveness highlights its multiple elements, for example, dignity and confidentiality. Little is known, however, about underlying theories of health systems responsiveness, and the mechanisms through which responsiveness works. This realist synthesis contributes to bridging these two knowledge gaps. In this realist synthesis, we will use a four-step process, comprising: mapping of theoretical bases, formulation of programme theories, theory refinement and testing of programme theories using literature and empirical data from Ghana and Vietnam. We will include theoretical and conceptual pieces, reviews, empirical studies and grey literature, alongside the primary data. We will explore responsiveness as entailing external and internal interactions within health systems. The search strategy will be purposive and iterative, with continuous screening and refinement of theories. Data extraction will be combined with quality appraisal, using appropriate tools. Each fragment of evidence will be appraised as it is being extracted, for its relevance to the emerging programme theories and methodological rigour. The extracted data pertaining to contexts, mechanisms and outcomes will be synthesised to identify patterns and contradictions. Results will be reported using narrative explanations, following established guidance on realist syntheses. Ethics approvals for the wider RESPONSE (Improving health systems responsiveness to neglected health needs of vulnerable groups in Ghana and Vietnam) study, of which this review is one part, were obtained from the ethics committees of the following institutions: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (ref: 22981), University of Leeds, School of Medicine (ref: MREC19-051), Ghana Health Service (ref: GHS-ERC 012/03/20) and Hanoi University of Public Health (ref: 020-149/DD-YTCC).en_US
dc.identifier.otherhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046992
dc.identifier.urihttp://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/37240
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherBMJen_US
dc.titleProtocol for a realist synthesis of health systems responsiveness in low-income and middle-income countriesen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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