Primary Care & Health Systems
Research Domain: Primary Care & Health Systems
The Primary Care & Health Systems domain analyzes healthcare delivery, involving diverse experts like family medicine, emergency medicine and nursing. It assesses primary and acute care accessibility, equity, and effectiveness, evaluates chronic disease management, and improves care coordination to enhance quality outcomes, benefiting patients' overall healthcare experience.
St. Mary’s Research Centre scientists have identified the following priority research themes:
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Family Medicine: Medical speciality focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families, emphasizing preventive care and ongoing patient-doctor relationships.
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Practice-Based Research: Conducting research within primary care settings to improve patient care and outcomes.
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Emergency Services: Medical care provided for acute and life-threatening conditions in emergency settings.
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Implementation Science: The study of strategies and methods to effectively integrate evidence-based practices into healthcare systems.
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Chronic Disease Management: The ongoing care and support provided to individuals with long-term health conditions.
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Quality Improvement Science: The systematic approach to enhancing the quality of healthcare services and patient outcomes.
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Acute Care Services: Short-term medical care provided for severe illnesses or injuries.