Research methods

Research methods

Below an overview of all audio chapters.

Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 1.1 Introduction

Chapter 1.1 introduces the rationale, context, and structure of the WHO Guidance on Research Methods for Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management.

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 1.2 Background

Chapter 1.2 introduce the WHO health emergency and disaster risk management (Health EDRM) Framework and the role of research in Health EDRM.

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 1.3 Historical developments in Health EDRM policy and research: the case study of Japan

Chapter 1.3 describes the importance of research evidence for health emergency and disaster risk management (Health EDRM) policy and practice, considering Japan as a case study.

Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 2.1 Using epidemiological principles to assess impacts of emergencies and disasters

Adequate description of the impact of a disaster, or any other significant health event, is a challenge.

4:51

Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 2.2 Measuring the health impacts of disasters

Chapter 2.2 covers the following key factors relating to measuring the health impacts of disasters.

6:04

Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 2.3 Disease burden: generating evidence, guiding policy

Chapter 2.3 describes the basic concept of disease burden and its potential in identifying and understanding the health issues surrounding a disaster.

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 2.4 Databases and registers as tools for disaster epidemiology

Chapter 2.4 describes the three major types of databases and registers available to disaster epidemiology researchers, and their associated strengths and weaknesses.

5:02

Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 2.5 Identifying and engaging high-risk groups in disaster research

Chapter 2.5 describes how to identify and support high-risk groups in disaster research.

5:49

Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 2.6 The current state of the evidence: Mapping the evidence and systematic reviews

Chapter 2.6 describes the importance of the following when considering the current state of the evidence and systematic reviews as a source of information for research in Health EDRM.

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 2.7 Prioritization of research

Chapter 2.7 explains the key factors to consider when preparing, developing and evaluating a research prioritization exercise in health emergency and disaster risk management (Health EDRM).

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 3.1 Asset mapping to consider outcome measurement and stakeholder engagement

Chapter 3.1 describes key factors to consider when using asset mapping to support research into health emergency and disaster risk management (Health EDRM).

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 3.2 Disaster risk factors – hazards, exposure and vulnerability

Chapter 3.2 describes the key factors to consider when developing a study to assess risk factors relevant to health emergency and disaster risk management (Health EDRM).

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 3.3 Designing a research intervention for Health EDRM

Chapter 3.3 explains understand important factors to consider when designing an intervention for health emergency and disaster risk management (Health EDRM).

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 3.4 Ethics in research

Chapter 3.4 explains the following key concepts in research ethics as they apply to health emergency and disaster risk management (Health EDRM).

4:07

Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 3.5 Determining the research question

Chapter 3.5 describes the key factors to consider when determining the question that would be answered by research to resolve an uncertainty in Health EDRM.

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 3.6 Assessing the problem and developing a scoping review

Chapter 3.6 describes the role of scoping reviews when planning research in health emergency and disaster risk management (Health EDRM).

3:51

Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 3.7 Research resources to support policy and new research

Chapter 3.7 explain the key information resources that can be used to find existing research into the effects of interventions relevant to Health EDRM.

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 4.1 Basic principles in designing studies to assess the effects of interventions

Chapter 4.1 describes key factors to consider when developing a study to assess the effects of an intervention, action or strategy for health emergency and disaster risk management (Health EDRM).

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 4.2 Measuring the problem: Basic statistics

Chapter 4.2 describes the following in the context of Health EDRM: Basic statistical concepts, Epidemiologic study designs, Commonly used sampling methods, Estimation of sample size.

4:25

Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 4.3 Cluster randomized trials

Chapter 4.3 explains the role that cluster randomized trials can play in health emergency and disaster risk management (Health EDRM).

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 4.4 Collection and management of good quality data

Chapter 4.4 describes key aspects of data collection for research in health emergency and disaster risk management (Health EDRM).

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 4.5 Advanced statistical techniques

Chapter 4.5 explains the following more advanced factors in developing an impact evaluation for health emergency and disaster risk management (Health EDRM).

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 4.6 Health-related risk modelling

Chapter 4.6 describes some modelling methods that might be applied in research studies relevant to the following issues for health emergency and disaster risk management (Health EDRM).

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 4.7 Evaluating economic impacts in health emergency and disaster risk management

Chapter 4.7 provides an introduction to evaluating economic impacts in Health EDRM.

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 4.8 Geographic information systems

Chapter 4.8 describes the following about geographic information systems (GIS): The basics of GIS, the role of geospatial analysis in disaster health, the use and challenges of GIS in Health EDRM.

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 4.9 Real-time syndromic surveillance

Chapter 4.9 explains the key factors underpinning real-time syndromic surveillance systems and the use of syndromic surveillance data in research.

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 4.10 Using logic models in research and evaluation of Health EDRM interventions

Chapter 4.10 the following about the use of logic models in Health EDRM.

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 4.11 Researching communication and communicating research in Health EDRM

Chapter 4.11 describes the key factors to consider in evaluating and researching emergency risk communication programmes.

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 4.12 Qualitative research

Chapter 4.12 explains key factors to consider when developing a qualitative study for health emergency and disaster risk management (Health EDRM) research.

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 4.13 Addressing complexity through mixed methods

Chapter 4.13 explains key factors to consider when developing a mixed methods study for research in health emergency and disaster risk management (Health EDRM).

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 4.14 Natural experiments in a hazard context

Chapter 4.14 describes the potential utility of natural experiments in health emergency and disaster risk management (Health EDRM).

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 4.15 Monitoring and evaluation

Chapter 4.15 explains key factors in the development of studies that focus on monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of health emergencies and disaster risk management (Health EDRM) interventions.

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 5.1 Disaster mental health research

Chapter 5.1 describes the importance of the following for mental health research relevant to health emergency and disaster risk management (Health EDRM).

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 5.2 Crowdsourcing to gather data

Chapter 5.2 describers the fundamentals of crowdsourcing and its relevance to Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management (Health EDRM).

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 5.3 Refugees and internally displaced population

Chapter 5.3 explains the following key aspects of research with refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 5.4 Indigenous peoples

Chapter 5.4 describes methodologies addressing the health needs of indigenous peoples and the contributions of indigenous knowledge and practices to research and evidence in Health EDRM.

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 6.1 Health EDRM research in the context of COVID-19

Chapter 6.1 describes the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and other concurrent emergencies on health emergency and disaster risk management (Health EDRM) research.

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 7.1 How to become a successful researcher

Chapter 7.1 describes the lifelong joys and challenges of becoming a successful researcher

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 7.2 How to identify and access reports of existing research

Chapter 7.2 explains the key factors to consider when searching for evidence for health emergency and disaster risk management (Health EDRM).

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 7.3 How to write a successful grant application for a research study

Chapter 7.3 describes the general components of a grant proposal, by outlining some key principles and tips for success.

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 7.4 Getting ethical approval for your research

Chapter 7.4 describes the following in relation to applying for ethical approval for a research study in health emergency and disaster risk management (Health EDRM)

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 7.5 Doing Health EDRM research in the field

Chapter 7.5 describes the following in the context of doing health emergency and disaster risk management (Health EDRM) research in the field.

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter 7.6 How to write up your research

Chapter 7.6 describes the practical steps involved in preparing a report of your research.

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Podcasts for Research Guidance Chapter7.7 Doing research in Health EDRM

Chapter 7.7 explains key factors to consider when doing research in health emergency and disaster risk management (Health EDRM)

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