Research
Research and Development Framework 2023-2028
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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Partnering with the PHN
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:
- Letter of support
- Provision and collation of data
- PHN staff subject matter experts to provide direct input into research
- Research networking and promotion
- Collaborative grant application support
- Research facilitation support
How to request PHN involvement in your research
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
Research Publication Library
First Nations Health and Wellness
Research publications on First Nations Health and Wellness involving the PHN
Older Persons Health
Research publications on the health of Older Persons involving the PHN
Research Opportunities
The Primary Health Network receives frequent requests from researchers to promote participation in various research projects focused on issues including:
- experiences and views of health services and programs
- the design and implementation of healthcare interventions
- the diagnosis and management of health conditions
- the development of strategies and resources to support clinical decision making and behaviour change
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.
April 26 2024
Research Opportunity: Understanding the facilitators and barriers for receiving and providing Medical Nutrition Therapy for diabetes in primary healthcare setting
Researchers from the University of Newcastle and Clinicians from the Hunter New England Local Health District want to understand the facilitators and barriers in delivering Medical Nutrition Therapy from the perspective of Health Professionals via an 10-15 minute online survey.
April 18 2024
Research Opportunity: The ALIGNED study - antidepressant treatment based on person’s genetic makeup
The ALIGNED study may help your patients with depression find the right antidepressant medication.
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April 12 2024
Research Opportunity: Young-onset dementia: pathways to care, gaps, barriers and positives
Researchers from the Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne, are currently working on a research project on young-onset dementia (YOD) care called Joint Solutions. It aims to provide data on the gaps and barriers along the pathways of care for YOD, from pre-diagnosis to post-diagnosis.
April 03 2024
Research Opportunity: Healthy Ageing Survey
The purpose of this research project is to explore your thoughts and perspectives on healthy ageing in relation to your current understanding of dementia, including knowledge, attitudes, and modifiable risk factors.
March 27 2024
Research Opportunity: Imposter Syndrome in New Graduate Allied Health Professionals
The purpose of this study is to report the presence of imposter syndrome (IS) in recently graduated AHPs, and to determine if there is an association between IS and AHPs geographic work location, through an online survey.
March 21 2024
Research Opportunity: General Practice Nurses and Community Pharmacists Needed for Women's Health Survey
Attention General Practice Nurses and Community Pharmacists! Your voice matters! Researchers at the Monash University, SPHERE Centre of Research Excellence, invite you to participate in a ground-breaking national survey about providing women’s sexual and reproductive health services.
March 14 2024
Research Opportunity: Supporting voice-hearers - evaluate new resources
We invite you to be part of a research study to help us evaluate a set of online resources to help mental health workers to support voice-hearers using an evidence-based voice hearing approach.
February 29 2024
Research Opportunity: End of Life Law for Clinicians Pilot Study
The End of Life Law for Clinicians (ELLC) training program is seeking expressions of interest from general practices for the ELLC Pilot Study.
February 22 2024
Research Opportunity: A formative evaluation of a peer-facilitated, online, perinatal education and support program for first-time Australian fathers referred through primary health care providers (Phase 2)
There is a growing need for new approaches to providing information and support to first-time fathers in Australia. According to recent research, first-time fathers want programs that are informative but also allow them to interact with other men about their experiences with fatherhood.
February 15 2024
Research Opportunity: GPData 2.0 Building public confidence in the secondary use of general practice data for research
This project will use co-design and deliberative approaches, bringing together publics, GPs, policy makers and regulators, to design a best practice framework for the use of general practice data for research purposes.
Want to know more?
Email the PHN research team. We are here to support you.