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Four years of TayRen, a primary care research and development network

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 October 2006

Marie Pitkethly  and
Frank Sullivan
Marie Pitkethly
Affiliation:
Tayside Centre for General Practice, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
Frank Sullivan
Affiliation:
Tayside Centre for General Practice, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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Abstract

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Tayside's Primary Care Research and Development Network (TayRen) was awarded £140K per annum for 4 years from 1998 by the Scottish Office Department of Health. The operating model of TayRen is described and the outcomes highlighted. A multiprofessional, multidisciplinary, methodologically rigorous and locally responsive approach has contributed to the outcomes achieved. The network has enabled practitioners to gain research experience by working with more experienced colleagues. The research culture of Tayside has matured since the formation of TayRen as evidenced by the increased number of research practices (six), training fellowships (three), registration for higher degrees (18), grants (£3.9m) and publications (96). In conclusion, TayRen has increased research activity in primary care in Tayside.

Keywords

capacity buildingmultidisciplinary researchresearch cultureresearch infrastructureresearch networks
Type
Networking
Information
Primary Health Care Research & Development , Volume 4 , Issue 4 , October 2003 , pp. 279 - 283
Copyright
2003 Arnold