Health research generates knowledge that can be utilized to improve health system
performance and, ultimately, health and health equity. We propose a conceptual framework
for health research systems (HRSs) that defines their boundaries, components, goals, and
functions. The framework adopts a systems perspective towards HRSs and serves as a
foundation for constructing a practical approach to describe and analyse HRSs. The
analysis of HRSs should, in turn, provide a better understanding of how research contributes …

We propose a conceptual framework for health research systems (HRSs) that defines their
boundaries, components, goals, and functions. The framework adopts a systems perspective
towards HRSs and serves as a foundation for constructing a practical approach to describe
and analyse HRSs. The analysis of HRSs should, in turn, provide a better understanding of
how research contributes to gains in health and health equity. In this framework, the intrinsic
goals of the HRS are the advancement of scientific knowledge and the utilization of …