BRAGAFirst - Practice-Based Research Network

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BRAGAFirst is a Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) in Primary Health Care created by the Braga Local Health Unit (ULSB) and supported by the Academic Clinical Center - Braga, Association (2CA-Braga), P5 Digital Medicine Center and the University of Minho, through the Life Sciences and Health Research Institute (ICVS).

In 2024, BRAGAFirst was one of the Networks awarded by the Agency for Clinical Research and Biomedical Innovation - AICIB, and received the AICIB Primary Health Care 2024 Grant.

MISSION

To promote excellence in primary health care by conducting multidisciplinary clinical and epidemiological research, based on clinical practice, which responds to the real needs of citizens and health care providers.

VISION

To constitute a reference network in clinical research, recognized nationally and internationally for its excellence and impact on primary health care, influencing citizen-centered clinical practice and health policies.

 

 

Promoting excellence in clinical research and scientific evidence in Primary Health Care.

 

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BRAGAFirst's Pillars and Objectives:

  1. Improving Primary Health Care: Carrying out clinical studies to solve challenges in clinical practice, with the aim of achieving better health outcomes.

  1. Collaborative Research: Promoting collaboration between primary healthcare units, researchers and the community.

  1. From Science to Practice: Transposing the results of scientific research into clinical practice, ensuring effective solutions for health professionals and citizens.  

  1. Professional Capacity Building: Continuous training for primary health care professionals to develop their capacity for networked research.

  1. Data for Health: using data analysis technologies and methodologies to identify research needs and priorities, promote interventions and improve the quality of care. 

  1. Citizens at the Center of Research: Active involvement of citizens to ensure that their perspectives have an impact on the research agenda and results.  

  2. Health for All: Prioritizing research in order to reduce health inequalities and promote equity in healthcare provision.  

  3. Impact on Health Policies: Creating scientific evidence to support strategic decisions and improve health systems and public health. 

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If you are a health professional in the field of Primary Health Care, a researcher or are interested in collaborating with the BRAGAFirst network, get in touch with us and be part of the transformation of Clinical Research and Primary Care in Portugal! 

Email: bragafirst.pbrn@ccabraga.org

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