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A research clearinghouse for family practice.
Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
|April 1, 1986
Summary
A new database details 460 family practice research projects and 661 researchers. This resource aids in understanding the scope and focus of ongoing family medicine research.
Area of Science:
- Family Medicine
- Health Services Research
Background:
- The Family Health Foundation of America's Huffington Library developed a database for family practice research.
- This initiative aimed to systematically collect information on ongoing studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To create a comprehensive database of family practice research projects and researchers.
- To provide descriptive information on various dimensions of these research endeavors.
Main Methods:
- Data collection occurred between May 1983 and April 1985.
- A questionnaire was distributed to family medicine departments, residencies, and American Academy of Family Physicians state chapters.
- Information on 460 research projects and 661 researchers was compiled.
Main Results:
- The database includes details on funding sources, study categories, research design, data sources, and study settings.
- Information on the gender and ages of study participants is cataloged.
- Project topics are analyzed using Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) terms.
Conclusions:
- The developed database serves as a valuable resource for researchers and policymakers in family practice.
- It offers a structured overview of the research landscape in family medicine during the specified period.