The Importance of Teaching and Fostering Clinical Research in Primary Health Care

Abstract

It is important for primary health care (PHC) teaching institutions
and hospitals to create an atmosphere fostering clinical
investigation for all health care practitioners (HCP).1 This involves
not just clinical trials, but observations, examinations, and investigations
are a critical part of the education of any health science
students.2 This is the basis of science. Without knowing how to
apply a scientific thought process and methodology to a clinical
situation, it will prevent one from reaching their optimum abilities.
Easy-to-conduct, practical single subject studies also known
as N-1 clinical trials, can help lead to modifying a patient’s therapy,
new practice patterns, therapeutic improvements, and increasing
students skills.3 These single subject studies (N-1) are multiple
cross-over trials involving the same single patient. Implementing
clinical investigations into HCPs work routine, can make them
more passionate about their work, prevent burnout, and lead to
new products and services.