Judith van de Kamp

Februari 2010, eerstejaars geneeskundestudenten: “Medische antropologie en de toepassing ervan in de wereld van Nederlandse medische tropengangers”.

18/2/2010 | Categorie: Lezingen en workshops | Reageer

Plugging in! How can applied health research contribute to more effective health aid? The case of short-term health work

From September 2006 until February 2008 the short-term work of Dutch health workers in developing countries was subject to anthropological research for a Master’s in Medical Anthropology and Sociology. The study provided an insight into the experiences of the professionals (both in the Netherlands and Ghana) involved in this sector. The aim of investigating experiences in this sector was to contribute to making Dutch health aid more effective. In order for that to occur, the insights provided by the study needed to reach the people that are able bring about change (i.e. policy officers, NGO’s). This paper describes how this was done and what health researchers and professionals can learn and understand from this process in order to bring health research to practical use.

The first step for applied research is to identify a problem (such as a conflict or a lack of information) experienced by people within the target group(s), policy-makers, development practitioners, etc. It is also important to connect with and stay closely connected with the people involved throughout the whole research period and after its completion. Applied research does not stop when the report has been completed. Finally, one of the greatest challenges is to bridge the gap between theory and practice by reaching out to the target group(s). This means presenting the research results and providing a platform for discussion. The media can play a crucial role in this process.

[applied health research, short-term health work, anthropology, Ghana, developing countries]
Klik hier voor de website van het tijdschrift.
Publicatie: februari 2010 (volledige artikel als pdf op verzoek -> mail me even of vul antwoordformuliertje in)

18/2/2010 | Categorie: Bladen, Eigen werk | Reageer

Le Volkskrant, à la une, souligne que “l’aide médicale néerlandaise aux pays en développement est dispersée sur au moins 157 organisations qui sont actives dans 39 pays, la plupart en Afrique“. “61 de ces organisations envoient leurs propres médecins, infirmiers et autres assistants médicaux ; 96 offrent une aide financière ou matérielle. C’est ce qui ressort d’un inventaire sur 2007 non encore publié, que l’anthropologue médicale Judith van de Kamp a effectué cette année. C’est la première fois qu’on réalise une telle enquête.”

Lees het hele stuk hier.

9/7/2009 | Categorie: Internet | Reageer

CERES (Research School for Resource Studies for Development, Uni Utrecht) organiseert twee dagen vol workshops met als thema ‘Where research meets policy and practice’, op donderdag 2 en vrijdag 3 juli. Ik zat als paper presenter in het panel voor ‘Bringing health research to practical use: how, why and or whom.

15/6/2009 | Categorie: Lezingen en workshops | Reageer

15/6/2009 | Categorie: Prijzen | Reageer

Ontwikkelingsvernieuwing 2.0

12/5/2009 | Categorie: Internet | Comments Off

Medische hulp aan Afrika chaotisch en versnipperd

12/5/2009 | Categorie: Internet | Reageer

KNMG steunt gedragscode derde wereld

10/5/2009 | Categorie: Bladen | Reageer

Soeterbeeck Programma, Mediscussie december 2007: “Aanpakken en wegwezen? Hoe nuttig is de uitzending van artsen en coassistenten naar Afrika?” Klik hier voor een verslag.

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