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Middle East Primary Care Research Network (MEPRCN)
There is a substantial research need in primary care in the Middle-East. Research is an essential prerequisite in developing the speciality further in the area, and in developing evidence-based practice. Areas of research field that has been neglected includes a substantial part of illness and disease presenting to health services of which the bulk is only encountered in primary care. In addition the behavioural aspects, multidisciplinary cooperation and teamwork, are among areas that traditionally has been ignored in research
> About the MEPRCN
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EPCRN started in 2005. The aim of the MEPCRN is to develop Primary Health Care Research in the area, in particular to do the following:

The aim of the MEPCRN is to develop family medicine research in the area, in particular to do the following:

  • To build of primary care research network to fulfil unmet research need.
  • To do collaborative research within the area, and with other networks.
  • To lobby for financial support for research in primary care from different organisations.
  • To help in the development of research training programmes, and the professional development of family physicians/researchers.
  • To organise conferences that deals with research in family medicine
  • To establish a number of experts from a multidisciplinary background to act as advisors and mentors.
  • To help in publication of research studies from the region.
  • To foster collaboration between individual primary care physicians , centres and countries within the region.
  • To help in the exchange of ideas and methodologies in the area.
> Contact Details
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A. Abyad, MD, MPH, MBA, AGSF
Coordinator, MEPCRN
E-mail: aabyad@cyberia.net.lb

Secretariat office and address:

Abyad Medical Center & Middle East Longevity Institute
Azmi Street , Abdo Center
PO BOX 618
Tripoli, Lebanon
Tel: 00961-6-443685
Fax: 00961-6-443686
E-mail: secretariat.meprcn@mejfm.com

> Membership
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Eligibility: Membership in the MEPCRN has developed rapidly, and now includes representatives from different countries in Eastern Mediterranean region. Membership from individuals as well as from networks is being solicited at this time.

Conditions: Membership is open to any health professional interested in research on aging. Membership is free, however any potential contribution will be helpful in strengthening the network. In order to become a member you need to fill the form available in this site.

Countries: Currently there are fourteen countries represented in the network in addition to one national networks. The countries are the following:

  • Lebanon
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Bahrain
  • UAE
  • Kuwait
  • Yemen
  • Eygpt
  • Iraq
  • Iran
  • Pakistan
  • Bangladesh
  • Turkey
  • USA
  • Netherland
  • Applications

To view the membership application (click here)

> Events
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Coming soon . . .

> Projects - Past and Present
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First Research Proposal of the MEPRCN: Frequency of Job-Related Burn-out in Family Physicians working in General / Family Practice: Proposal for an International Study of Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East Countries

Background: The practice of medicine is inherently stressful. Burnout is a reaction to chronic, job-related stress. It is an emotional state that may be accompanied by a number of physical and behavioural changes. It is estimated that between 30-40% of physicians suffer from burnout at a level sufficient to affect their personal or professional performance.

Aims and Objectives: Burnout can be prevented by psychological or social interventions. The aim of this study is to quantify burnout in Middle Eastern FPs/GPs (Family Doctors/General Practitioners), and try to identify factors which predict burnout in the study population. The objective of this study is to perform a survey of burnout in General Practice/Family Medicine.

Methods: Randomly assigned FPs/GPs from participant countries would be asked to participate in this study. The randomisation and sample selection process will be co-ordinated by a key FP/GP in each Country, selected from the participants of project meeting, or their delegates. Each Country would be expected to provide up to 100 completed questionnaires to the co-ordinating doctors (authors) for analysis. The study had finished and the network is currently analyzing the data.

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