Research Ongoing

Building Knowledge to Improve Primary Health Care for Indigenous Peoples

Scientific Study Title:

Indigenous Primary Health Care and Policy Research (IPHCPR) Network in Alberta

Start Date:

October 2019

End Date:

September 2024

Research Category

# Arthritis Care, Health Habits & Wellbeing, Health Systems, Policies & Economics

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Why do this research?

Reason For Research

The Indigenous Primary Health Care and Policy Research (IPHCPR) Network will support knowledge building to improve delivery of primary health care to Indigenous peoples. It will bring together researchers, health system partners and Indigenous community members to help define the developing knowledge area of Indigenous primary health care. This work will lead to greater self-determination and health equity with Indigenous peoples. It will also support more individuals to continue this knowledge building.

Methodology

Execution of Research

The IPHCPR Network will support researchers, health system partners and Indigenous community members to work together to improve primary health care systems in place for Indigenous peoples. This knowledge will support health care and policy that addresses issues like poverty and racism that can take away from health and wellness. It will help the primary health care system to support Indigenous people to heal and gain wellness through connecting with Indigenous knowledge.

The Network will support change in the primary health care system to improve quality and access for Indigenous peoples. It will support research that responds to the needs of the community, is based in Indigenous ethics and addresses the impacts of ongoing colonization of Indigenous peoples.

The Network will help individuals to gain skills in leading this research. It will do this by supporting training and creating ways to share information. This will include events like meetings and science cafe, as well as on-line resources.

Who is involved?

Involvement

Researchers, health system leaders, health workers and Indigenous community members.

Contact Principal Investigator, Dr. Cheryl Barnabe Associate Professor, Depts. of Medicine and Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary Rheumatologist, Alberta Health Services ccbarnab@ucalgary.ca

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