The establishment and functioning of the PRIMORE (European PRImary care MultiprOfessional REsearcher network) Project

Frode F Jacobsen1, Mehmet Akman2,3, Diederik Aarendonk3

  • 1Centre for Care Research - Western Norway, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences and VID Specialized University, Bergen, Norway.

Insights

The PRIMORE project unites diverse researchers to enhance understanding of primary and long-term care's impact on health outcomes. This collaboration aims to improve municipal health services across Europe through shared knowledge and research development.

Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Public Health
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • A need exists for multiprofessional studies on primary care and long-term care (LTC) design and provision.
  • Understanding the link between care models and health outcomes is crucial for service improvement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish the PRIMORE (PRImary care MultiprOfessional REsearcher network) project.
  • To foster collaboration among researchers in primary care and LTC.
  • To advance knowledge on municipal health and care services in Europe.

Main Methods:

  • Network development and capacity building.
  • Establishing a platform for multiprofessional primary care research.
  • Disseminating knowledge through publications and position papers.

Main Results:

  • The PRIMORE project is initiated to bridge research gaps.
  • A collaborative network of diverse researchers is being formed.
  • Focus on enhancing research activities within primary and long-term care.

Conclusions:

  • Multiprofessional collaboration is key to advancing primary and long-term care research.
  • The PRIMORE network will contribute to improving the quality of municipal health and care services.
  • Knowledge sharing and research development are essential for evidence-based healthcare policy.

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