The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (The PHN) is committed to supporting translational research that aligns to our key priorities to achieve better health outcomes in our region.
The PHN has a research framework with the key aim to build our research capability and strengthen our research partnerships within the region and embed a research culture within our organisation.
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The Primary Health Network partners with key research institutions and universities within our region to focus on research that will make the greatest impact locally. The types of research support offered by the PHN are as follows:
Completion of the Research Proposal Request Application Form will generate an assessment process against set criteria considering the relevance, quality, governance, and feasibility of the proposed research project opportunity. To ensure a prompt response to submissions please ensure questions are answered thoroughly covering all topics under inclusions.
We will endeavour to respond to all submissions within four (4) weeks. If you require an urgent response please indicate your deadline in additional information in this form and we will do the upmost to accommodate the request.
For any questions in regard to the application process please contact the PHN by email to researchPHN@thephn.com.au
The Primary Health Network receives frequent requests from researchers to promote participation in various research projects focused on issues including:
The following current research projects are seeking the participation of healthcare providers and/or community members. Information is provided for reference only. The PHN is not involved in these research activities and participants should contact the research bodies directly with any questions or concerns.
Do you work with people with heart disease? We want to know your perceptions on using genetics to inform nutrition interventions.
This research aims to identify and explore the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of young people (16-24 years) in relation to their knowledge, access, and usage of PrEP, along with the attitudes and experience of Healthcare and service providers who provide and recommend PrEP to young people in Australia.
The research team at Monash University are exploring GPs views on factors that influence care for preconception women living with overweight or obesity.
Aged care is currently experiencing immense change based on the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. Much of this change is being led by the Australian Government and by aged care providers. As researchers, we want to understand how we can best support this change. We want to know what you think are most critical areas to research in residential aged care.
Bacterial skin infections, especially impetigo, are rising concerns in Australia, with one in four Australians affected. The Faculty of Health at the University of Canberra is delving into treatment strategies, revealing gaps in effective treatments.
The aim of the study is to describe the levels of knowledge, attitudes and current practice (KAP) amongst general practitioners (GPs) and practice nurses (PNs) working in general practice, as well as community pharmacists (CPs) regarding long acting reversible contraception (LARC) and early medical abortion (EMA).
The preconception period has been identified as an opportunity to promote favourable maternal and infant outcomes, before, during and after pregnancy. Important preconception care include ensuring women are up to date on vaccinations, cessation of alcohol and smoking, folic acid supplementation and management of co-morbidities (e.g., asthma, diabetes).
Email the PHN research team. We are here to support you.