Canada Research Chair in Clinical Governance on Primary Health Care
Primary health care generally refers to the first point of contact between a patient and the health care system. It can include illness prevention, health promotion, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and counselling. To improve the performance of any health care system, transforming and improving primary health care is the critical first step. As Canada Research Chair in Clinical Governance of Primary Health Care, Professor Mylaine Breton is contributing to the creation of knowledge and innovative practices in primary health care.
Working with decision-makers, clinicians and patients, she and her research team are analyzing the key characteristics of successful primary care models and innovations. Their research focuses on improving strategies to support efficient changes in health care practices.
Main Objective of the Research Program
Advancing our knowledge of frontline innovation, in partnership with health managers and professionals, including physicians and nurses.
Chairholder
Mylaine Breton
Profile
Mylaine Breton is a professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Fields of expertise and research
Health care access, Primary health care, Performance, Organization of services, Health care system
Research Relevance
This research will improve health systems by transforming frontline services.
Funding
- Canada Research Chairs Program
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Additional Information
- Tier 2 Chair - 2017-11-01
- Renewed: 2022-11-01