Addressing a broad range of issues in clinical and social sciences, the research agenda of the Center for Primary Care Research extends beyond traditional health services research.
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The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's (AHRQ's) Center for Primary Care Research (CPCR) conduct and support research on the provision of primary care, including the systems and policies that affect practices.1
CPCR's primary care research agenda extends beyond traditional health services research to address a broad range of issues in the clinical and social sciences.
The agenda involves studies conducted in primary care settings, as well as the analysis of secondary data, and addresses both extramural (sponsored through grant funds) and intramural (conducted by staff) research. CPCR's major research areas are:
1For a more comprehensive definition developed by a committee of the Institute of Medicine see: Primary Care: America's Health in a New Era, National Academy Press, 1996
While acknowledging that CPCR's research agenda constantly evolves in response to changes in research knowledge, primary care practice and policy, and staff and investigator interests, the following list highlights CPCR's current areas of research interest, with examples of relevant topics in each area.
All extramural and intramural research supported by AHRQ is peer reviewed by individuals with appropriate expertise. Applications for extramural research grants can be submitted by both public and private organizations and are formally reviewed by a study section or special emphasis panel for scientific and technical merit.
Decisions on funding approved extramural research applications are based on the quality of the proposed project, availability of funds, and program balance among research areas. Through the Center's concept paper review process, CPCR staff are able to provide an initial review of potential primary care-related projects prior to the submission of a formal grant application.
Proposals for intramural research (to be conducted by CPCR staff) are also peer-reviewed for technical merit, relevance to the CPCR research agenda, and potential contribution to the AHRQ strategic plan and to the peer-reviewed literature.
Additional information can be obtained from the CPCR section of the AHRQ Web site. You may also contact:
Helen Burstin
Center for Primary Care Research
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
540 Gaither Road, Suite 6000
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 427-1500
HBurstin@ahrq.gov
AHRQ Publication No. 02-P016
Current as of February 2002
Internet Citation:
Research Agenda for the Center for Primary Care Research. AHRQ Publication No. 02-P016, February 2002. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. http://www.ahrq.gov/about/cpcr/pcagenda.htm
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