Case Report
Year: 2017 | Month: January | Volume: 7 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 338-343
The Health Sciences Unit’s 2nd Annual Research Day- Sustainable Development of Health in Trinidad and Tobago: Addressing the Issue of Non-Communicable Diseases
Agatha Carrington1*, Amanda Carrington2*, Carol-Anne Stephens2*, Charmon Mohammed3*, Laura Lewis4*, Malachy Ojuro5*, Anton Cumberbatch6**, Charmaine Borrel5*, Dianne Hinneh5*, Allyson Pouchet5*, Mahalia Alexander
1Assistant Professor/Programme Leader, 2Research Assistant, 3Office Assistant, 4PhD Student, 5UTT Graduate, 6Professor,
*The University of Trinidad and Tobago, O’Meara, Arima, Trinidad and Tobago
**The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
Corresponding Author: Agatha Carrington
ABSTRACT
The Health Science Unit’s 2nd Annual Research Day, is an annual event hosted by the Health Sciences Unit, providing a platform to showcase the research currently being conducted by the University of Trinidad and Tobago. It provides a forum of discussion, for current and future leaders within the Health Sector of Trinidad and Tobago. “Sustainable Development of Health in Trinidad and Tobago: Addressing the issue of Non-Communicable Diseases”; the theme of this year’s Research Day brought together healthcare professionals from various parts of Trinidad and Tobago. It sought to highlight research undertaken in the field of health administration; providing an opportunity for players in the health sector to: present, examine and discuss the research evidence that will guide the development of innovative strategies that respond to the needs and realities of the population being served. The event was structured around short presentations followed by question and answer sessions to encourage the audience to engage the presenters. It was found that the objectives of the research day were met as presenters showcased research in areas relevant to addressing the issue of NCD’s, as well as their contributions towards the sustainable development of the healthcare system of Trinidad and Tobago. Attendees were given the opportunity to engage the presenters in discussions towards the improving of the healthcare system. It was seen that through research based intervention and stakeholder informed options, we can effectively respond to the issues affecting the health care system.
Key words: Sustainable Development, Non-Communicable Diseases, Research, Health Sector