What are the knowledge gaps and what to prioritize in research in Mental Health of the Elderly? Multicenter study

  • Projects, Healthy Aging Chronicles Projects, Projects of the Center of Excellence in Cardiovascular Health for the Southern Cone (CESCAS)

Period: May 2018 – May 2019

Researchers

Vilma Irazola, Marilina Santero, Carolina Prado, Fabián Ortiz, Silvana Zamorano, Diego Caruso, Zulma Ortiz  

Objective

Identify knowledge gaps and research priorities in mental health of older adults in Argentina, with the aim of contributing rigorous information to decision makers in charge of establishing the research agenda and optimizing the use of resources.

Summary

This study includes a mixed, qualitative and quantitative approach, in three phases or stages that: 1) Situation diagnosis, 2) Needs assessment and finally 3) a prioritization exercise based on the matrix of combined strategies for Argentina (MECA). This tool has been validated and adapted in 2006 for use in Argentina, in other thematic areas.

Finance

Abraam Sonis Scholarship – Salud Investiga (Ministry of Health of the Nation)

Type of study

Qualitative-quantitative study of needs assessment and prioritization