Asian perspectives on NAPCRG

Area of Science:

• Primary care research
• Global health equity
• Medical education and training

Background:

• Experiences of Asian family physicians at the North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) conference.
• Perception of primary care research capacity in developing regions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To reflect on the role of NAPCRG from the perspective of Asian family physicians.
• To propose expanding NAPCRG's reach to enhance global primary care research.
• To advocate for a more inclusive international academic network.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative reflection based on conference experiences.
• Perspective sharing from Asian family physicians.
• Analysis of networking and capacity-building opportunities.

Main Results:

• NAPCRG holds significant potential for upskilling researchers in regions with limited primary care research infrastructure.
• There is a perceived need for NAPCRG to extend its network beyond North America, Europe, and Oceania.
• Inclusion of Asia, South America, and Africa is seen as crucial for strengthening worldwide primary care research.

Conclusions:

• NAPCRG can be instrumental in developing primary care research capabilities globally.
• An expanded, inclusive international network is essential for advancing primary care research worldwide.
• Fostering collaboration across continents will strengthen the global primary care research community.