Primary Care Research and Family Medicine: Different Views from Thailand and Internationally
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Background and Objective: Evidence from primary care research is beneficial for dealing with various health determinants. This review aimed todescribe the meaning of primary care research in different contexts and
emphasize the importance of primary care research in Family Medicine. Also, the study summarized the lessons learned of success in primarycare research development in developed countries.
Content: Primary care research refers to research conducted in the primary care context or relevant to primary care practice. There are five dimensions of primary care research: basic knowledge, clinical problem solving, health services and practice implementation, health systems and policy context, and education. Research in Family Medicine is necessary because
Family Medicine has unique ecology, an extraordinary context of care, and accountability to the community. Significant success factors in developing primary care research involve developing training programs, encouraging medical schools and organizations to develop research supporting units, encouraging primary care physicians’ participation, and collaborating support from international organizations.
Conclusion: Primary care and Family Medicine should have specific research tailored for each care context. The support in producing primary care research will heighten creating evidence for sustainable development in primary care serving people’s health in communities
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