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Marbar Africa

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Mental Health Research Excellence
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Marbar Africa

Mental Health Research

Testing development, acceptability, feasibility and costing of MARBAR-Africa (a routine outcome interactive measurement dashboard) for improved psychotherapy outcomes in specialist public health care

Study period: 1 September 2024 to 31 July 2026 MARBAR AFRICA DASHBOARD
Our Impact

Transforming Mental Health Research

Through innovative approaches and collaborative partnerships

Capacity Impact

Enhancing collaborative research capabilities across institutions and building sustainable mental health research infrastructure.

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Policy Impact

Generating evidence-based mental health research from routine clinical settings to inform policy decisions.

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Clinical Research

Provider and user-centered research focusing on practical applications in clinical practice.

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Research Journey

MarBar Africa Research Timeline

Track our progress from conception to completion of this groundbreaking mental health research

January 2024

Project Inception & Planning

Initial conceptualization and planning phase. Assembled research team, defined objectives, and established partnerships with key institutions.

Completed 5 Research Partners Team Assembled
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March 2024

Ethics Approval & Funding

Secured ethics approval from institutional review boards and obtained funding from NIMH. All regulatory requirements met.

Completed Ethics Approved Funding Secured
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June 2024

Team Training & Site Setup

Completed comprehensive training for research staff across all sites. Established protocols and set up data collection systems.

Completed 25 Staff Trained Protocols Established
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September 2024 - Present

Data Collection Phase

Currently recruiting participants and collecting data across all research sites. Real-time monitoring of progress and data quality.

In Progress 342 Participants Recruited Data Quality Monitored
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January 2025

Data Analysis

Begin comprehensive analysis of collected data using advanced statistical methods and machine learning techniques.

Upcoming Statistical Analysis Machine Learning
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July 2025

Publication & Dissemination

Prepare research findings for publication in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences.

Planned Research Papers Conference Presentations
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Upcoming
Marbar Africa Research Sites

Site of the Study

The MarBar-Africa study is strategically conducted across key healthcare facilities in Kenya, ensuring comprehensive data collection and maximum impact across diverse patient populations.

Research Locations

Nairobi Region
  • Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) - Kenya's largest referral and teaching hospital
Kisumu Region
  • Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH)
  • Kisumu County Referral Hospital (KCRH)
3 Major Hospitals

Strategic healthcare facilities

Diverse Population

Urban and regional coverage

Research Excellence

Teaching and referral hospitals

About Us

MarBar-Africa

MarBar Africa dashboard is geared towards three types of sub-systems. It will provide a patient facing engagement tool where patient can also share therapeutic alliance, quality of care, symptom reduction feedback. The findings from tools can be relayed back to the patient which we believe will improve education and understanding of one’s condition. The second sub-system will be process-outcome monitoring that will take intake, session-by- session progress tracking through therapist data and patient feedback and an interactive tool for therapist to learn from their own practice and patient profile and treatment trajectory so far. The third system is for building collaboration between team members to support patient care and treatment decisions as a team. It also helps with collaborative care by allowing consultations and check in on interrelated aspects of patient care.

Research Timeline

1 st September 2024 to 31 st July 2026

Mental Health Focus

Specialized research

Collaborative

Multi-site approach

Global Partnership

Collaborating Institutions

Empowering Minds, Enhancing Lives

Our research is strengthened through strategic partnerships with leading institutions across the globe, combining expertise to advance mental health research and improve patient outcomes.

Hospital

Kenyatta National Hospital

Nairobi,Kenya

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