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Opportunities for research in rural practice.

G J Johnson

    Canadian Medical Association Journal
    |May 19, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Busy doctors in rural settings can conduct valuable research, even with limited resources. Studies in Newfoundland and Labrador demonstrate the feasibility of impactful medical research in remote Canadian areas.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Research
    • Epidemiology
    • Rural Health

    Background:

    • Historical examples show general practitioners conducting significant research.
    • Rural settings present unique opportunities for medical observation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To demonstrate the continued possibility of valuable research in rural Canadian settings.
    • To highlight the types of studies feasible in general practice and rural environments.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of published work from northern Newfoundland and Labrador.
    • Analysis of studies focusing on regionally prevalent conditions.
    • Examination of epidemiological and health care delivery investigations.

    Main Results:

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  • Numerous studies have been successfully conducted in rural Canadian areas.
  • Research has addressed nutritional deficiencies, infections, climate effects, and genetics.
  • Epidemiological and health care delivery studies have yielded important insights.

    • Conclusions:

    • Worthwhile medical research is still achievable in rural Canada.
    • Rural practice provides unique contexts for specific medical observations.
    • The legacy of pioneering doctors supports ongoing rural research endeavors.