Health Equity in Pediatric Drug Development: Translating Aspiration into Operation



Folayan, Morenike Oluwatoyin, Conway, Magda, Russo, Carolyn, Diniz, Nilza, Jafta, Lungile P, Sam-Agudu, Nadia A, Bernays, Sarah, Santana, Victor M, Epps, Carla and Turner, Mark A ORCID: 0000-0002-5299-8656
(2022) Health Equity in Pediatric Drug Development: Translating Aspiration into Operation. THERAPEUTIC INNOVATION & REGULATORY SCIENCE, 56 (6). pp. 991-1003.

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Abstract

The concept of health equity-the attainment of the highest possible level of health for all members of society-requires equitable access to all aspects of healthcare, including pediatric drug development. However, many communities are under-represented in pediatric drug development programs. Barriers to participation include geographic, economic, racial/ethnic bias, legal, cultural, linguistic, and other factors. While there is no "one size fits all" approach to addressing these barriers, community engagement and collaboration is recognized by the Centers for Disease Control, the World Health Organization, and other global health organizations as a cornerstone for building a more equitable healthcare system. In this article, we will present case studies of stakeholder and community engagement in clinical research for rare diseases and other areas of healthcare, as examples of strategies and practices for actively involving under-represented communities and fostering their participation in pediatric drug development programs. These studies may serve as templates for facilitating equity in pediatric drug development from aspiration into operation.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Child, Adolescent, Drug development, Stakeholders, Engagement, Health equity, Access
Divisions: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Life Courses and Medical Sciences
Depositing User: Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited: 06 Jul 2022 09:02
Last Modified: 18 Jan 2023 20:56
DOI: 10.1007/s43441-022-00410-3
Open Access URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/s43441-022-00410-3
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URI: https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3157858