RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR AGEING AND HEALTH (RIAH)
Goals
To enhance understanding on gerontology and health in order to produce new knowledge and health care innovations.
To enhance understanding on gerontology and health in order to produce new knowledge and health care innovations.
Goals
To apply and utilize new knowledge on gerontology in various facilities/settings.
To be a resource center for gerontology health care innovations in the country.
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Announcements
Seminar-Workshop on the Writing Publishable Medical and Health Research on November 20, 2023 at Marco Polo Hotel, Cebu
Implementing units: VP-RPICE, CRDP, COM and Research Institute of Ageing and Health (RIAH)
Aligned with the strategic directions of the Research Institute for Ageing and Health (RIAH) to be a resource center for gerontology and health in the country, we aim to produce and develop quality research studies in ageing and gerontology health care innovations.
To realize this, we will be conducting a three-day research write-shop on March 29-31, 2021 via Zoom Video communications with Dr. Evalyn Abalos.
About
    The Research Institute for Ageing and Health (RIAH) is the center for health care innovations in the university in the field of gerontology. It envisions to promote the ability of the ageing population to cope with and adapt to a dynamically changing environment through knowledge generation and health care innovations.
     RIAH has two divisions: (1) Division for Theoretical and Clinical Studies on Gerontology and (2) Division for Translational Actions on Gerontology. The institute will develop and validate new gerontology care frameworks, generate and publish articles in ISI or Scopus-indexed journals and produce patents on innovative technologies. Furthermore, aims to assist the University in capacitating the regular faculty in health care research, establish partnership/linkages with other organizations and funding agencies and create a Gerontology Resource Center (GRC) and consultancy/expert services on gerontology.
     RIAH is under the direct supervision of the Vice President for Research, Extension and Publication (VP-REP) and is managed by the Institute Director with division chair/s, core faculty researchers and an office staff.
VISION
A leading facility within the university that serves as knowledge producer and innovator in the field of gerontology and public health to promote the ability of the ageing population to cope with and adapt to a dynamically changing environment.
MISSION
The RIAH exists to enhance the ability of the ageing population to cope with and adapt to a dynamically changing environment.
Objectives
Conduct and publish researches relevant to gerontology.
To develop and validate new models in gerontology care in the context of the new normal era.
To produce and publish quality research studies in ageing and gerontology health care innovations.
To produce patents on innovative technologies in gerontology.
To provide opportunities for fellowship program and practicum
To conduct trainings and seminars on the gerontology care models that is appropriate to specific target clienteles.
To establish RIAH office with Gerontology Resource Center.
To provide various trainings on the knowledge and competencies in creating an environment that would address the health care needs of aging.
To establish consultancy services for elderly.
To establish partnership and linkages with other research institutions and funding agencies.
To offer gerontology specialized training/certificate programs
RIAH STRATEGIC PLAN 2021-2024
GOALS | OBJECTIVES | INITIATIVES/ PLANNED ACTIONS | SUCCESS INDICATORS | BUDGET REQUIREMENT |
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To enhance understanding on gerontology and health in order to produce new knowledge and health care innovations. | 1. To conduct and publish researches relevant to gerontology. | Initiate commissioned research projects/programs aligned with the institute thrusts. | Completed Research Papers Published research papers in the refereed/ indexed journals | Sources may include, but not limited to, external funding agencies (DOST, DOH, CHED, etc) and CNU funds. |
2. To develop and validate new models in gerontology care in the context of the new normal era. | Identify gaps or issues (such as pandemic leading to psychological and physiological issues among elderly) and use them as inputs for the development of new gerontology models of care. | Development of new elderly care frameworks (such as utilization of SIR model). | Sources may include, but not limited to, external funding agencies (DOST, DOH, CHED, etc) and CNU funds. |
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3. To produce and publish quality research studies in ageing and gerontology health care innovations. (Ex. Category-based health care innovations for elderly by categorizing clients (according to access and net capability). | Initiate commissioned research projects/programs aligned with the institute thrusts. | Completed Research Papers Published research papers in the refereed/ indexed journals. |
GOALS | OBJECTIVES | INITIATIVES/ PLANNED ACTIONS | SUCCESS INDICATORS | BUDGET REQUIREMENT |
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Establish a Bi-annual call (April and August) for research project submission on gerontology and health care innovations. | Disseminated Call for Research projects on gerontology every April and August of the year | |||
Conduct In-house Review of Proposals /Vetting of research project submission (technical review, ethical clearance and similarity index) | Evaluated submitted projects on technical and ethical soundness | 100,000.00 |
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Approval and funding of proposals | Signed MOAs | |||
Conduct and monitor the research implementation based on MOA | No. of research conducted Monthly progress reports | |||
Conduct research in collaboration with visiting fellows and experts on gerontology care | Commissioned research | 200,000.00 |
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Submit proposals for external funding to various funding agencies such as DOH, DOST, CVCHRD and CHED. | No of externally-funded research projects | External funds |
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Conduct research write shops/trainings on gerontology health research and writing publishable articles training such as development of elderly care models and other up-to-date innovations for elderly | No of trainings and write shops | 150,000.00 |
GOALS | OBJECTIVES | INITIATIVES/ PLANNED ACTIONS | SUCCESS INDICATORS | BUDGET REQUIREMENT |
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To produce patents on innovative technologies in gerontology. | Identify research outputs with potential outputs for patenting | Specialized training focus Infection control patents | ||
Provide technical and financial support for patent procedures | 50,000.00 |
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Invite the experts from IPOPhil to conduct orientation and training on IPR and patents of gerontology technologies. | Conducted IPOPhil training | 100,000.00 |
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Commercialization of patents, copyrights and modules produced | Commercialization IRR | 25,000.00 |
GOALS | OBJECTIVES | INITIATIVES/ PLANNED ACTIONS | SUCCESS INDICATORS | BUDGET REQUIREMENT |
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2. To apply and utilize new knowledge on gerontology in various facilities/settings. | 1. To conduct trainings, conferences and fora on the gerontology care models that are appropriate to specific target clienteles. | 1. Hosting of trainings, seminars and conferences related to trends and advancements on gerontology care (ex. ICONs) | Number of trainings/seminars/conferences | 1M |
GOALS | OBJECTIVES | INITIATIVES/ PLANNED ACTIONS | SUCCESS INDICATORS | BUDGET REQUIREMENT |
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3. To be a resource center for gerontology and health in the country. | 1. To establish RIAH office and Gerontology Resource Center (GRC). (TAC ground floor) | 1. Create RIAH office and Gerontology Wellness Center- a collaborative project with GO and NGOs catering to the needs of senior citizens which will serve as an avenue for implementation of care for older adults. | Established RIAH Office and Gerontology Resource Center | 200,000.00 Included in the PPMP 2021 (DOH/CHED grant will integrate) |
2. Hire a gerontology specialist/ Consultant or experts on a need-based contracting | Need-based consultancy | 600,000.00 |
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3. Invest on equipment needed such as PC with licensed anti-virus, fast internet connection, e-journal on gerontology subscription, etc. | Procured supplies and equipment | 100,000.00 |
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4. Establish a rich data bank on gerontology and health care innovation. | Gerontology data bank available for use | 100,000.00 |
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5. Advertise the presence of GRC in the university and its available services. | Number of clients visiting the center |
GOALS | OBJECTIVES | INITIATIVES/ PLANNED ACTIONS | SUCCESS INDICATORS | BUDGET REQUIREMENT |
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2. To provide various trainings on the knowledge and competencies in creating an environment that would address the health care needs of gerontology clients. | 1. Offer Certificate Programs for Older Adult Care Approaches to target clientele such as caregivers, gerontology nurses and geriatric practitioners. May check with the Masters and DSCN course/s to be offered as a short course/certificate program with crediting units. | Certificate Program on Gerontology Care Practice approved by the BOR | 500,000.00 |
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2. Apply for PRC certification on CPD units granting of trainings provided | CPD units granted | |||
3. To establish consultancy services for elderly. | 1. Create a pool of experts on gerontology and health care innovation | Gerontology Specialist Consultancy Services provided | ||
2. To provide consultancy for wellness promotion among elderly | ||||
3. To provide services for GOs, NGOs and other agencies on policy making matters concerning the elderly. | Older Adult policy development and promotive services provided Number of clients | |||
4. Provide expert services for students (undergrad and graduate) on gerontology issues | Number of clients served | |||
5. Formulate IRR for consultancy services. | IRR approved for implementation |
GOALS | OBJECTIVES | INITIATIVES/ PLANNED ACTIONS | SUCCESS INDICATORS | BUDGET REQUIREMENT |
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4. To establish partnership and linkages with other research institutions, funding agencies and NGOs. | 1. Create a network of experts on gerontology who can complement with the core researchers. | Pool of experts | ||
2. Conduct rounds of bilateral academic dialogues | 100,000.00 |
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3. Formalize linkages with MOAs with other public and private, domestic and foreign agencies and organizations (GCCI, DOST, CHED) to avail programs on balik scientist, STRIDE, visiting fellows, adopt-a-training/conference. | No of BOR-approved linkages | |||
4. To make the public aware of the existence of RIAH and its services through close collaboration with the Institute Public Relations Officers and CNU PIO and Radio Barn and Community linkages. Radio advertisement, promo ads, infographics/informercial. |
Contact Information
Dr. Jezyl C. Cutamora
Director
Research Institute of Ageing and Health
(032) 254-1452 loc. 161
cutamoraj@cnu.edu.ph
Prof. Jillian A. Bejoc
Division Chair
Research Institute of Ageing and Health
(032) 254-1452 loc. 161
bejocj@cnu.edu.ph
