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Background: Turkey has produced a significant number of primary research publications and has started to delve into the creation of systematic reviews within the healthcare sector. Although synthesis science has matured over the last several decades, there are currently no formal courses in healthcare curricula nor is there an official training center in Turkey.
Objectives: The objective of this project is to outline the steps necessary for establishing a robust infrastructure that enables Turkish scientists and practitioners to conduct rigorous, high-quality systematic reviews. This will be achieved by establishing a JBI collaborating center for evidence synthesis and implementation, and will serve as a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers.
Methodology: The Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) process will optimize the establishment of a training center in Turkey. This iterative approach involves planning the center's structure and curriculum, implementing training programs, and studying their effectiveness through assessments and feedback. Analyzing lessons learned will enable continuous improvement to meet the contextual needs of the Turkish scientific community. Thus, the PDSA cycle will provide a flexible framework for adaptation and innovation during the center's establishment and maturation.
Initial findings: Based on the PDSA process, our team has identified processes in Turkey that can support the establishment of a center. In Turkey, facilitators point out the presence of several key champions and potential trainers, along with a mature and diverse interprofessional scientific community. The country boasts numerous academic health science centers and has a well-established history of international collaboration. Furthermore, there is support and mentorship from an established and globally active JBI center. Conversely, barriers to overcome include the need for more health science statisticians and specialized library scientists, processes to ameliorate cost and time constraints, and technology needed to break down language barriers.
Conclusion: This initiative holds great promise for advancing evidence-based healthcare in Turkey. The center will evolve to meet the specific needs of the Turkish healthcare community. Building bridges between JBI, a mentoring center in the US, and Turkish healthcare personnel will enable them to contribute to synthesis science globally.
Objectives: The objective of this project is to outline the steps necessary for establishing a robust infrastructure that enables Turkish scientists and practitioners to conduct rigorous, high-quality systematic reviews. This will be achieved by establishing a JBI collaborating center for evidence synthesis and implementation, and will serve as a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers.
Methodology: The Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) process will optimize the establishment of a training center in Turkey. This iterative approach involves planning the center's structure and curriculum, implementing training programs, and studying their effectiveness through assessments and feedback. Analyzing lessons learned will enable continuous improvement to meet the contextual needs of the Turkish scientific community. Thus, the PDSA cycle will provide a flexible framework for adaptation and innovation during the center's establishment and maturation.
Initial findings: Based on the PDSA process, our team has identified processes in Turkey that can support the establishment of a center. In Turkey, facilitators point out the presence of several key champions and potential trainers, along with a mature and diverse interprofessional scientific community. The country boasts numerous academic health science centers and has a well-established history of international collaboration. Furthermore, there is support and mentorship from an established and globally active JBI center. Conversely, barriers to overcome include the need for more health science statisticians and specialized library scientists, processes to ameliorate cost and time constraints, and technology needed to break down language barriers.
Conclusion: This initiative holds great promise for advancing evidence-based healthcare in Turkey. The center will evolve to meet the specific needs of the Turkish healthcare community. Building bridges between JBI, a mentoring center in the US, and Turkish healthcare personnel will enable them to contribute to synthesis science globally.