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Abyad
MD, MPH, MBA, AGSF, AFCHSE
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Phone: (961) 6-443684
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Email:
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East Primary Care Research Network (MEPRCN) |
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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
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About
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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.
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Contact
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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
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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)
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Events |
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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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