Research & Evidence
Evidence-based healthcare solutions through research, training, and collaboration with the Joanna Briggs Institute
Overview
Too often health research is removed from the practice of providing care and health workers who can use their practical knowledge to inform health research projects and benefit from deploying research findings. We bridge this gap by integrating research directly into healthcare delivery, ensuring that evidence informs practice and practice informs research.
Our Research Focus Areas
We conduct rigorous research to generate evidence that informs healthcare policy and practice in resource-limited settings.
Child Health Research
Comprehensive studies on pediatric care, vaccination programs, and child development outcomes in rural settings.
Health Worker Training
Evidence-based training programs and capacity building initiatives for frontline healthcare workers.
Policy Development
Research-informed policy recommendations and implementation strategies for improved healthcare delivery.
Our Approach
We engage leading clinicians and medical researchers to grow local research, support evidence-based medicine, and conduct rigorous monitoring and evaluation of health programs.
By contributing to a larger medical research community and carrying out medical research initiatives relevant to the Ubuntu Afya Kiosks network, ARA can bring evidence to the forefront of healthcare provision in Kenya.
Our approach ensures that healthcare professionals have access to the information and tools they need to provide high quality care to people in underserved communities. We believe that research should not exist in isolation but should directly inform and improve clinical practice.
Through our partnership with the Joanna Briggs Institute and our commitment to capacity building, we're creating a sustainable ecosystem where research, training, and practice work together to transform healthcare delivery.
Impact
Evidence-Based Practice
We engage leading clinicians and medical researchers to grow local research and support evidence-based medicine.
Research Community Building
Contributing to a larger medical research community by carrying out medical research initiatives relevant to the Ubuntu Afya Kiosks network.
Healthcare Quality Improvement
Bringing evidence to the forefront of healthcare provision in Kenya, providing healthcare professionals with the information and tools they need to provide high quality care.
Recent Publications
Our research findings are published in leading international journals, contributing to the global knowledge base on healthcare in resource-limited settings.
Community Health Worker Effectiveness in Rural Kenya
A comprehensive study on the impact of community health workers in improving maternal and child health outcomes.
Digital Health Systems in Resource-Limited Settings
Evaluation of STONE-HMIS® implementation and its effects on healthcare delivery efficiency.
Sustainable Healthcare Models in Sub-Saharan Africa
Analysis of community-owned healthcare models and their long-term sustainability factors.
Capacity Building & Training
We provide comprehensive training programs that equip healthcare workers with the skills and knowledge needed to implement evidence-based practices in their communities.
Systematic Review Training
Comprehensive training in systematic review methodologies and evidence synthesis for healthcare professionals.
Evidence Implementation
Practical training on translating research evidence into clinical practice for improved patient outcomes.
Research Methodology
Training in research design, data collection, and analysis techniques for conducting rigorous health research.