Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to launch the HRP Statistics Portal data management video series that will be discussing data management considerations for research study planning. The first video in this series focuses on developing a Data Management Plan (DMP).
A DMP plays a crucial role in outlining how research data will be handled. It describes the processes for the collection, storage, security, and sharing of data, encompassing ethical, legal, and regulatory considerations. By detailing data management procedures, the DMP ensures compliance with relevant standards and safeguards the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information. It also facilitates long-term preservation and access to research data, promoting transparency and reproducibility. Ultimately, the DMP supports effective, secure, and ethical data management practices throughout the lifecycle of the research project, contributing to its success and impact.
The video below demonstrates these points using one of the HRP research studies:
https://youtu.be/TeO17RqtZZs?si=hfuK_yAiIoqxvSus
Recently, we also launched the first video in the statistics series titled Crafting Compelling Research Questions: A Simple Guide to Effective Formulation Strategies. This video can be accessed at the link below:
https://youtu.be/5jSrkRuPQus?si=BhQgSdE0mS4w44_H
Also see the introductory video below describing the HRP end-to-end research process:
https://youtu.be/iUyCl8uKe5E?si=nqhTc9VBEYiMLHX_
Please feel free to share the above videos with others who might benefit from their content.
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Please send any questions/feedback you may have to hrpstatsportal@who.int.
With thanks on behalf of the HRP Statistics Portal Working Group.
HIFA profile: Bancy Ngatia is a Research Assistant at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Her professional interests include quantitative and qualitative data analysis, data quality, increasing research impact, communication of research, implementation science, maternal and child health, mental health, scientific writing and publishing. Her current research is aimed at developing standardised guidance and tools for evaluating child growth, particularly for preterm and term infants. A biostatistician by training, she has worked with both observational and clinical trial data sets and collaborated with researchers in multiple projects and countries. She also possesses both project management and stakeholder engagement experience. bngatia.aku AT gmail.com