A FRAMEWORK AND INDICATORS FOR MEASURING THE IMPACT OF HEALTH RESEARCH ON THE HEALTH SECTOR IN VIETNAM

Abstract

This paper recounts the approach adopted in this research for the development of a
framework and indicators designed to measure the impact of health research on the health sector
of Vietnam. For this purpose, consultations were carried out with national and international
agencies, key challenges in the development of the methodology were identified and various
requirements were established. The proposed outcomes framework encompasses methodological
guidelines, definitions of key concepts, the key health research effects identified by different
stakeholders and the concerns raised by each stakeholder group. Five categories of health research
benefits were established on the basis of the range of effects from such scholarship, information
sources and related issues. The analysis of issues suggested the need to measure both impact and
performance, with these measurements revolving around research success and effects that
encourage funding agencies to continue supporting health research for knowledge development.