This model, or variants of it, continues to be used in resource poor contexts for analysis of health policy [ 30- 32].
First used in the military[ 10] operational research is growing in popularity in health systems research in resource poor contexts[ 11].
The motivational human resources for health literature has also argued that increasing wages to levels comparable to the private or overseas sector may be less affordable than addressing non-financial incentives in relatively resource poor contexts [ 34, 56, 57].
Coverage of skilled attendance at birth has received much attention especially since the articulation of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), however, the quality of obstetric care provided remains a neglected area, specifically in resource poor contexts.
First, in the context of addressing the high levels of morbidity and mortality associated with HIV and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) in resource poor contexts researchers, communication specialists and donors may feel a moral and ethical imperative to try to ensure that policy and practice draws on the best research available.
The capacity building activities in the case studies reflect the 3 pillars of capacity building identified in a review of capacity building in resource poor contexts[ 30]: (1) start small, (2) Build on what exists, and (3) Develop and sustain genuine partnerships.
Therefore, the models of treatment and follow-up used in developed countries are not applicable in the resource-poor context.
We indicate the skill level as such because we assume in the resource-poor context that the generalist practitioner would be required to perform the ultrasound, interpret the result, and perform the indicated intervention.
We indicate the skill level as such because we assume in the resource-poor context that the generalist practitioner would be required to interpret the film and perform the indicated intervention.
In this context, one may be critical of too recurrent changes in the WHO guidelines, as implementation of radical changes most likely take longer in resource poor setting than in high-income countries.
