Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia

 

Primary Care Research Group

Why primary care research?

In recent years, evidence-based medicine has become the cornerstone of medical practice. Primary care practitioners are expected to provide evidence-based care to our patients. However, majority of the clinical evidence were generated from secondary and tertiary care settings. This is in sharp contrast to the fact that most health care contacts occur in primary care setting. Hence there is an urgent need to promote and conduct research in primary care.

Why Malaysian Primary Care Research Group (MPCRG)?

Expertise, time, funding and ongoing motivations are required to produce quality research. Most primary care practitioners will find this difficult to achieve. Moreover, many primary care practitioners were not formally taught on research methodology in medical schools. Recognizing these problems and the need for primary care research in both public and private primary care settings, MPCRG under the auspices of Academy of Family Physician Malaysia was formed in September 2004.

Objectives of MPCRG

1. To unite primary care researchers.
2. To explore the prioritized area of research in primary care.
3. To disseminate ideas of research and encourage research in primary care.
4. To facilitate young researchers to learn about research in primary care.
5. To disseminate and share resources of research and funding.
6. To act as a platform where local researchers can meet and present their work.
7. To encourage primary care research publications.
8. To build capacity in primary care research.
9. To improve quality of patient care and implement best evidence in practice.

Activities of MPCRG:

1. Regular research meetings have been organized with various research-related topics, including:
   1. 19th September 2004: “Research Methodology”
   2. 5th December 2004: “Writing a good research proposal”
   3. 25th – 27th February 2005: “Workshop on Research Network Development for WONCA-Asia–Pacific Region”
   4. 17th July 2005: “Ethical issues in Research and Publication”
   
   
2. Discussion of new and on-going research projects at every research meeting.
3. Currently, we have several on-going collaborative research projects:
   1. Effectiveness of SMS reminder in reducing defaulter rate;
   2. Effectiveness of Diabetic Education Kit in improving metabolic control;
   3. Screening of Diabetic Retinopathy in general practice;
   4. Validity of various temperature measuring techniques;
   5. Insomnia in primary care settings.

The Benefit

Be a member of MPCRG! You will be part of an enthusiastic research interest group. You will enjoy special rates in our future research meetings and workshops. You will also be posted of any local and international research-related activities. Currently, MPCRG is affiliated to the WONCA Asia Pacific Research Network.

Who should join?

Anyone who is interested in primary care research.

Interested to join?

The application form is attached. Registration is free at present until further notice. So join now to enjoy this privilege. Completed forms can be faxed to 03-40425206 or you can contact us at mpcrg@afpm.org.my or visit us at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/MPCRG/

Download application form

Committee members

Chairperson
Professor Dr. Khoo Ee Ming

Co-chairperson
Datin Dr. Zailinawati Abu Hassan

Treasurer
Dr. Chen Wei Seng

Secretary
Dr. Tong Seng Fah

Members
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teng Cheong Lieng
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sherina Mohd Sidik
Dr. Ng Chirk Jenn
Dr. Mimi Omar
Dr. Verna Lee Kar Mun

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