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Home Research Research Library Research gaps in the organisation of primary healthcare in low-income and middle-income countries and ways to address them: a mixed-methods approach Research gaps in the organisation of primary healthcare in low-income and middle-income countries and ways to address them: a mixed-methods approach 2019 Topic(s) Family Medicine Certification, and Role of Primary Care Introduction: Since the Alma-Ata Declaration 40 years ago, primary healthcare (PHC) has made great advances, but there is insufficient research on models of care and outcomes-particularly for low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Systematic efforts to identify these gaps and develop evidence-based strategies for improvement in LMICs has been lacking. We report on a global effort to identify and prioritise the knowledge needs of PHC practitioners and researchers in LMICs about PHC organisation. Methods: Three-round modified Delphi using web-based surveys. PHC practitioners and academics and policy-makers from LMICs sampled from global networks. First round (pre-Delphi survey) collated possible research questions to address knowledge gaps about organisation. Responses were independently coded, collapsed and synthesised. Round 2 (Delphi round 1) invited panellists to rate importance of each question. In round 3 (Delphi round 2), panellists ranked questions into final order of importance. Literature review conducted on 36 questions and gap map generated. Results: Diverse range of practitioners and academics in LMICs from all global regions generated 744 questions for PHC organisation. In round 2, 36 synthesised questions on organisation were rated. In round 3, the top 16 questions were ranked to yield four prioritised questions in each area. Literature reviews confirmed gap in evidence on prioritised questions in LMICs. Conclusion: In line with the 2018 Astana Declaration, this mixed-methods study has produced a unique list of essential gaps in our knowledge of how best to organise PHC, priority-ordered by LMIC expert informants capable of shaping their mitigation. Research teams in LMIC have developed implementation plans to answer the top four ranked research questions. Read More ABFM Research Read all 2014 Completing Self-Assessment Modules during Residency is Associated with Better Certification Exam Results Go to Completing Self-Assessment Modules during Residency is Associated with Better Certification Exam Results 2019 Motivation for Participation in the American Board of Family Medicine Certification Program Go to Motivation for Participation in the American Board of Family Medicine Certification Program 2022 Relationship Between Physician Burnout And The Quality And Cost Of Care For Medicare Beneficiaries Is Complex Go to Relationship Between Physician Burnout And The Quality And Cost Of Care For Medicare Beneficiaries Is Complex 2011 ABFM’s Physicians Quality Reporting System registry Go to ABFM’s Physicians Quality Reporting System registry
ABFM Research Read all 2014 Completing Self-Assessment Modules during Residency is Associated with Better Certification Exam Results Go to Completing Self-Assessment Modules during Residency is Associated with Better Certification Exam Results 2019 Motivation for Participation in the American Board of Family Medicine Certification Program Go to Motivation for Participation in the American Board of Family Medicine Certification Program 2022 Relationship Between Physician Burnout And The Quality And Cost Of Care For Medicare Beneficiaries Is Complex Go to Relationship Between Physician Burnout And The Quality And Cost Of Care For Medicare Beneficiaries Is Complex 2011 ABFM’s Physicians Quality Reporting System registry Go to ABFM’s Physicians Quality Reporting System registry
2014 Completing Self-Assessment Modules during Residency is Associated with Better Certification Exam Results Go to Completing Self-Assessment Modules during Residency is Associated with Better Certification Exam Results
2019 Motivation for Participation in the American Board of Family Medicine Certification Program Go to Motivation for Participation in the American Board of Family Medicine Certification Program
2022 Relationship Between Physician Burnout And The Quality And Cost Of Care For Medicare Beneficiaries Is Complex Go to Relationship Between Physician Burnout And The Quality And Cost Of Care For Medicare Beneficiaries Is Complex
2011 ABFM’s Physicians Quality Reporting System registry Go to ABFM’s Physicians Quality Reporting System registry