The learning health system imperative in low‐resource contexts
Abstract Introduction Learning health system (LHS) development has been described in the highest resource settings, which could suggest that resources are a precondition to LHS formation. Method We reviewed literature surrounding LHSs in low‐resource contexts and used this to inform an argument that...
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| description | Abstract Introduction Learning health system (LHS) development has been described in the highest resource settings, which could suggest that resources are a precondition to LHS formation. Method We reviewed literature surrounding LHSs in low‐resource contexts and used this to inform an argument that LHS activity is critically important in these circumstances. Results We focus on three key points. First, when resources are scarce, they should not be squandered. Second, local knowledge artifacts have advantages. Finally, LHS emphasis on lasting sociotechnical infrastructure addresses sustainability concerns. Conclusion We believe LHS formation and activity is more important in low‐resource contexts than in their higher resource counterparts. Less path dependence in many low‐resource contexts forecasts that LHSs may see their greatest success there. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c6b8af47cecd4369b225705d29aab48a2025-08-20T03:50:50ZengWileyLearning Health Systems2379-61462025-07-0193n/an/a10.1002/lrh2.70002The learning health system imperative in low‐resource contextsPatrick Lewicki0Alim Swarray‐Deen1Cheryl A. Moyer2Department of Urology University of Michigan Ann Arbor Michigan USADepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Health Sciences, Korle Bu University of Ghana Medical School Accra GhanaDepartment of Learning Health Sciences University of Michigan Medical School Ann Arbor Michigan USAAbstract Introduction Learning health system (LHS) development has been described in the highest resource settings, which could suggest that resources are a precondition to LHS formation. Method We reviewed literature surrounding LHSs in low‐resource contexts and used this to inform an argument that LHS activity is critically important in these circumstances. Results We focus on three key points. First, when resources are scarce, they should not be squandered. Second, local knowledge artifacts have advantages. Finally, LHS emphasis on lasting sociotechnical infrastructure addresses sustainability concerns. Conclusion We believe LHS formation and activity is more important in low‐resource contexts than in their higher resource counterparts. Less path dependence in many low‐resource contexts forecasts that LHSs may see their greatest success there.https://doi.org/10.1002/lrh2.70002Ghanaglobal healthimplementation scienceKenyalearning health systemslow‐ and middle‐income countries |
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| title | The learning health system imperative in low‐resource contexts |
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