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Primary Care Research - a Blueprint for Action for Singapore

Tan Ngiap Chuan, MBBS, MMed (FM)

SingHealth Polyclinics - Pasir Ris, Singapore, Tan.Ngiap.Chuan{at}singhealth.com.sg

Goh Lee Gan, MBBS, MMed, FCFP, FRCGP

Department of Community, Occupational & Family Medicine, National University of Singapore

Primary care research, hitherto overshadowed by research in the tertiary institutions, lacks impetus due to image, limitations of resources and poor infrastructure. This article looks into the current state of research development and the barriers. These hurdles can be overcome by a paradigm shift through the initiation of regular research meetings, training, infrastructure support and a collaborative research network to optimize time and resources. This will open the door to a wide field of primary care research, from basic, clinical research to health service and health system analysis and evaluation. Family physicians can tap on this opportunity to sharpen their critical appraisal skills through research, which can form an integral part of their continuous professional development. A network of pro-research family physicians will foster a vibrant research culture and pave the way to a renaissance of primary care research. Asia Pac J Public Health 2001;13(1): 49-53

Key Words: Primary care research • research culture.

Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health, Vol. 13, No. 1, 49-53 (2001)
DOI: 10.1177/101053950101300111
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