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[Neurological investigation in Spain. Present and future]
1Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Universitario Doce de Octubre, Madrid. fbermejo@meditex.es
Neurologia (Barcelona, Spain)
|September 17, 2004
Summary
Spanish neurological research lags behind biomedical and neuroscience fields, with low funding and limited clinical project involvement. Increased investment and collaboration are crucial for future advancements in neurology research.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical research
- Neuroscience
- Neurology
Context:
- Spain's position in European biomedical publications is moderate.
- Spanish research expenditure from GNP is below the EU average.
- Neuroscience research is a strong area within Spanish biomedical research.
Purpose:
- To analyze the current state of neurological research in Spain.
- To compare neurological research with broader biomedical and neuroscience research.
- To propose future directions and strategies for Spanish neurology research.
Summary:
- Bibliometric analysis reveals suboptimal performance in Spanish neurology research.
- Neurologists were involved in a low percentage of funded clinical research projects (32.1%) and even lower in neurosciences (6%).
- The Health Research Fund (FIS) data indicates challenges for neurology research funding and output.
Impact:
- Highlights the need for increased investment in biomedical research in Spain.
- Recommends intensifying clinical research and neurological clinical management research.
- Suggests strategies like part-time medical schedules for patient-oriented research and improved communication networks.
