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Primary Care Research Methods and Statistics Conference
(Archived Project)
Investigator (PI): Calmbach, Walter L
Performing Organization (PO): (Current): University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Supporting Agency (SA): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Initial Year: 1995
Final Year: 2004
Record Source/Award ID: CRISP/R13HS008775
Funding: Total Award Amount: $366,236
Award Type: Grant
Abstract: The purpose of the Primary Care Research Methods and Statistics Conference is to increase research capacity in primary care research by: 1) helping novice researchers develop basic research skills; and 2) helping experienced researchers expand their repertoire of research methodologies. The Primary Care Research Methods and Statistics Conference is a multidisciplinary conference which addresses the particular needs of primary care researchers. While other meetings allow presentation of original research, this unique conference focuses on research methodology. The Primary Care Research Methods and Statistics Conference has been presented annually for 12 years, involving more than 1,300 participants from over 30 disciplines. The conference is endorsed by the Society of General Internal Medicine, the Ambulatory Pediatric Association, the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, and the North American Primary Care Research Group. The conference includes two nationally-recognized plenary speakers, two panel discussions, and two pre-conference workshops. The Primary Care Research Methods and Statistics Conference has been successful in highlighting new and innovative methodologies through the years. One such innovation has been the Methodologic Think Tank, wherein experienced methodologists gather to work through the design of a seemingly unsolvable research problem confronting an experienced-level researcher. This proposal plans to develop two further innovations, the "Dissection of Innovative Studies" and an annual meeting of regional practice-based research network directors. The Primary Care Research Methods and Statistics Conference has a proven track record of success in fostering the research careers of conference participants and serving as a venue for new and innovative methodologies. This proposal seeks continued support for the conference, 1999-2003.
MeSH Terms:
  • Biomedical Research /*methods
  • /*statistics & numerical data
  • * Congresses as Topic
  • Data Interpretation, Statistical
  • Humans
  • Primary Health Care /*statistics & numerical data
  • /*trends
  • Professional Competence
  • United States
Keywords:
  • health care
  • health science research
  • health science research analysis /evaluation
  • health services research tag
  • meeting /conference /symposium
  • primary care physician
  • research support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • statistics /biometry
  • travel
Country: United States
State: Texas
Zip Code: 78229
UI: 20043221
Project Status: Archived
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