Family Medicine and Community Health
Scope & Guideline
Empowering communities with evidence-based practices.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Primary Healthcare Delivery:
Research on models and innovations in primary healthcare delivery, focusing on improving access, quality, and efficiency of care. - Patient Experience and Engagement:
Studies exploring patient experiences, including barriers to care, administrative burdens, and patient-centered approaches to healthcare. - Chronic Disease Management:
Investigations into effective strategies for managing chronic diseases within primary care settings, emphasizing prevention, screening, and integrated care. - Social Determinants of Health:
Research on how social, economic, and environmental factors influence health outcomes and healthcare access, particularly in underserved populations. - Health Policy and System Evaluation:
Evaluative studies assessing the impact of health policies and interventions on community health and primary care systems. - Technological Innovations in Healthcare:
Exploration of the role of technology, including artificial intelligence and digital health tools, in enhancing primary care practices and patient outcomes.
Trending and Emerging
- Integration of AI and Technology in Healthcare:
An increasing number of studies are exploring the applications of artificial intelligence and technology in primary care, indicating a shift towards leveraging digital solutions for improved patient outcomes. - Addressing Health Equity:
There is a notable rise in research focusing on health equity and the social determinants of health, highlighting the importance of addressing disparities in healthcare access and outcomes. - Innovative Models of Care:
Emerging themes include innovative models of care that aim to optimize healthcare delivery, particularly for chronic diseases and underserved populations. - Patient-Centric Approaches:
A growing emphasis on understanding and improving patient experiences, including the reduction of administrative burdens and enhancing patient engagement in their care. - Community-Based Health Interventions:
Research focused on community-level health interventions that engage local populations and address specific health challenges is becoming increasingly prominent.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Epidemiological Studies:
There appears to be a reduced emphasis on traditional epidemiological studies that do not incorporate innovative methodologies or community engagement strategies. - Single-Disease Focus:
Research that concentrates solely on single diseases without considering the broader context of multimorbidity and integrated care has become less prevalent. - Generalized Health Interventions:
Studies advocating for generalized interventions without tailoring to specific community needs or contexts are witnessing a decline, as the focus shifts toward more customized and localized approaches. - Conventional Health Promotion Strategies:
Research on conventional health promotion strategies that do not engage with social determinants or community-level interventions is diminishing in favor of more comprehensive and integrated models.
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