How can EGPRN reduce the main barriers to primary care research in Europe

Perspectives of National Representatives and the way forward.

• EGPRN Council members (Michael Harris, Thomas Frese and Tiny van Merode developed and implemented a survey the EGPRN’s National Representatives to find out:
  • what the main barriers to primary care research in their countries are;
  • how EGPRN could help reduce those barriers;
• The 29 out of 33 National representatives completed the survey, giving 464 comments and suggestions.
• The results of the survey were further analysed by the Executive Board and a strategic action plan was developed (powerpoint).