Institute of Clinical Epidemiology

The Board approved the creation of an Institute of Clinical Epidemiology as a component of the National Institutes of Health in UP Manila.

The mission of the Institute is to promote expertise and develop leadership in the conduct of research in health care, formulation, and adoption of policy and implementation of training programs in clinical epidemiology.

The objectives of the Institute are:

To generate research results that will be used in promoting health and in diagnosing, treating and rehabilitating patients
To optimize the use of research results in decision-making at the individual patient and program levels
To produce health service providers who are well-versed in quantitative and qualitative assessment principles drawn from clinical epidemiology, clinical economics, biostatistics, and health social sciences

The Institute has the following functions:

1. undertake relevant research for the improvement of health care

do research on clinical practice and population-based medicine
develop novel research methodology or adapt existing methodology to fit available resources and the cultural context of a developing country

2. undertake policy evaluation and other integrative studies on critical issues facing clinicians and other health providers

undertake relevant policy research
Unordered List Itemliaise with legislative and executive officials and other major stakeholders in health

3. provide training and materials on clinical epidemiology and policy development

produce training materials on clinical epidemiology and policy development
conduct workshops and short courses on clinical epidemiology and policy development
advocate the incorporation of clinical epidemiology in undergraduate and clinical post-graduate (residency and fellowship) education
advocate the adoption of evidence-based medicine among health practitioners
assist in the teaching and administration of the M.S. Epidemiology (clinical epidemiology) course

4. perform technical services in research and policy development as needed

assist the Department of Health, colleges of medicine, professional societies and other organizations with research or policy needs
provide network support for clinical epidemiologists and clinical epidemiology units

5. disseminate results of researches or studies undertaken in the Institute

Date of Approval
17 April 1997

Services or Programs Offered

Training Programs

Service Name:	Research Methods
Clients:	UP Manila constituents and other institutions
Contact Information:	ice.nih.upm@up.edu.ph
Description:	Providing services on research design, data analysis, sample size calculations, sampling

Service Name:	Data Management and Analysis
Clients:	UP Manila constituents and other institutions
Contact Information:	ice.nih.upm@up.edu.ph
Description:	The first workshop-oriented stakeholders on the process of CPG development from guideline preparation, synthesis of evidence to guideline dissemination and evaluation. Administrative matters including setting up working groups and declaration of conflicts of interests were also discussed. Lectures, interactive sessions, and small group discussions were conducted. During this workshop, identification, and prioritization of topics for CPG development was also done. The second workshop was a 4-day hands-on intensive training among interested evidence review experts. They were taught how to appraise, synthesize, and present evidence using the GRADE approach. How to write the evidence summaries and the evidence to the decision framework were also discussed.

Service Name:	Research Methods
Clients:	UP Manila constituents and other institutions
Contact Information:	ice.nih.upm@up.edu.ph
Description:	Providing services on research design, data analysis, sample size calculations, sampling

Service Name:	Data Management and Analysis
Clients:	UP Manila constituents and other institutions
Contact Information:	ice.nih.upm@up.edu.ph
Description:	The first workshop-oriented stakeholders on the process of CPG development from guideline preparation, synthesis of evidence to guideline dissemination and evaluation. Administrative matters including setting up working groups and declaration of conflicts of interests were also discussed. Lectures, interactive sessions, and small group discussions were conducted. During this workshop, identification, and prioritization of topics for CPG development was also done. The second workshop was a 4-day hands-on intensive training among interested evidence review experts. They were taught how to appraise, synthesize, and present evidence using the GRADE approach. How to write the evidence summaries and the evidence to the decision framework were also discussed.

Service Name:	CPG Development
Clients:	UP Manila constituents and other institutions
Contact Information:	ice.nih.upm@up.edu.ph
Description:	Clinical practice guidelines (CPG) are important tools in improving the quality of healthcare by reducing inappropriate variations in clinical practice and ensuring efficient use of limited resources [IOM 2011]. The development requires rigorous and systematic processes which starts from guideline question synthesis, evidence gathering appraisal and interpretation, consensus recommendation and implementation. As such, it needs a group of individuals adept and skilled in the process of CPG development. These series of workshops aimed to capacitate such individuals and therefore, increase the pool of experts who will be able to create quality CPGs in the future using the GRADE methodology. DOH program managers and relevant personnel needed for the CPG National Clearing house were also invited and coursed through proper channels.

Service Name:	Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis
Clients:	UP Manila constituents and other institutions
Contact Information:	ice.nih.upm@up.edu.ph
Description:	The workshop is an introduction to conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis. It includes lectures that elucidate the basic principles of meta-analysis, the statistical approach and interpretation of results, as well as hands-on exercises using the Review Manager software in small group sessions. At the end of the workshop, the participant should be able to prepare a systematic review protocol and be familiar with using the Review Manager software.

Service Name:	Scientific Paper Writing
Clients:	UP Manila constituents and other institutions
Contact Information:	ice.nih.upm@up.edu.ph
Description:	This write-shop aims to help participants plan, write, obtain comments, edit, and submit a paper for publication.

Service Name:	Communicating Health Research
Clients:	UP Manila constituents and other institutions
Contact Information:	ice.nih.upm@up.edu.ph
Description:	Support in translating and disseminating research findings through policy briefs, technical reports, presentations, and other knowledge translation products tailored to relevant stakeholders. Activities aim to improve accessibility and promote evidence-informed decision-making.

Service Name:	Research Agenda Setting
Clients:	UP Manila constituents and other institutions
Contact Information:	ice.nih.upm@up.edu.ph
Description:	Facilitation of structured and transparent processes to identify and prioritize research directions through stakeholder consultation and systematic prioritization approaches, guiding strategic research investments and coordination

Technical Assistance/Consultancy Services:

Service Name:	Research Consultations
Clients:	UP Manila constituents and other institutions
Contact Information:	ice.nih.upm@up.edu.ph
Description:	Provision of expert advisory support on research conceptualization, study design, methodology, implementation, and dissemination to ensure scientific rigor and alignment with ethical and institutional standards

Service Name:	Data synthesis
Clients:	UP Manila constituents and other institutions
Contact Information:	ice.nih.upm@up.edu.ph
Description:	Integration and analysis of data from multiple sources to produce coherent summaries and actionable insights that inform policy development, program planning, and decision-making

Service Name:	Technical assistance on Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) Development
Clients:	UP Manila constituents and other institutions
Contact Information:	ice.nih.upm@up.edu.ph
Description:	Provision of methodological and technical support in the development, adaptation, and updating of Clinical Practice Guidelines, including evidence appraisal, recommendation formulation, and stakeholder engagement consistent with recognized standards

Service Name:	Evidence synthesis
Clients:	UP Manila constituents and other institutions
Contact Information:	ice.nih.upm@up.edu.ph
Description:	Conduct of systematic and structured reviews of available scientific literature, including critical appraisal and summarization of evidence, to support clinical, policy, and programmatic decisions

Service Name:	Research Agenda Setting
Clients:	UP Manila constituents and other institutions
Contact Information:	ice.nih.upm@up.edu.ph
Description:	Facilitation of priority-setting processes to identify key research areas based on evidence gaps, stakeholder input, and alignment with institutional or national health priorities

Service Name:	Institute of Health Policy and Development Studies
Clients:	UP Manila constituents and other institutions
Contact Information:	ice.nih.upm@up.edu.ph
Description:	There shall be established as a component of the National Institutes of Health in the University of the Philippines Manila, an Institute to be known as the Institute of Health Policy and Development Studies. The mission of the Institute is to undertake innovative and cutting edge health policy and development research to inform Philippine health policy formulation/development and the various managerial systems with vital and timely information. It is moreover an innovative unit which will influence the training of research professionals and others to participate in effective health policy and related research. While the institute commits itself to contribute to the development of professional health policy analysis and research, it further seeks to actively influence the process of policy development. This is accomplished by facilitating an informed and active discourse between policy stakeholders so that a strengthened competition of ideas in democratic policy-making is enhanced. It also seeks to improve management capabilities in organization and programs/projects.