Research Expertise
The numerous studies conducted by the
faculty and professional staff Bowen Research Center support the goal of
the Center becoming a leader statewide and nationally in evaluating and
improving the quality of care provided by family physicians.
The Center currently encompasses
researchers from the Department of Family Medicine in addition to external
research associates from other schools within the University and health
care provider organizations. Also, the Bowen Research Center employs
professional research and support staff to fulfill our research agenda.
Expertise of the faculty and professional staff researchers include:
- research design for clinical studies
and community studies
- design and testing of health care
interventions
- design and testing of behavioral
health interventions
- survey design and methods
- program evaluation
- racial and ethnic health disparities
- community-based health needs
assessment
- community health surveillance
- cost-effectiveness
- strategic planning
Fields of professional training and
experience of the faculty and staff include primary health care delivery,
epidemiology, health economics, database management and data analysis.
Major fields of study include:
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