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Center for Health Research and Quality
Our PrioritiesIn 2007, SHS was overseeing more than $7 million in external funding to support priority areas, which include: Internal Research to Improve Quality of Care Multiple studies are underway to assess and improve the quality of patient care, safety and satisfaction. These studies ensure that SHS employs the latest evidence-based practices in medicine. Clinical Trial Research Our involvement in clinical trial research enables SHS to help to build knowledge about effective medical treatments and devices and at the same time offer our patients the opportunity to gain access to cutting-edge therapies before they are widely available. Recent and current clinical research includes trials on interventions in the fields of oncology, cardiology, internal medicine, orthopedics, sleep medicine, plastic surgery and pediatrics. Breast Health Research Coinciding with the expansion of our Regional Cancer Center comes an increased emphasis on breast health research. In addition to clinical trial research, conducting studies on the effectiveness of complementary and alternative methods to enhance emotional health and improve well-being during and after treatment is a new priority area. Collaborative Health Research With our growing network of research and program partners in universities, academic medical centers, hospitals and clinics, state and federal agencies, and community-based organizations, studies are conducted to test the effectiveness of a range of health interventions and innovations. Current projects involve partnerships with Oregon State University, Oregon Health and Sciences University, the State of Oregon, and community-based organizations in Linn, Benton and Lincoln counties. Rural Health A considerable portion of the SHS service area is rural. As a result, we are running varied projects to improve access to care in rural areas, to explore alternative methods of providing health services to geographically isolated individuals, and to reduce physical and social isolation. A collaborative project with Oregon Health & Science University is developing technological interventions to improve medication safety for elders living in rural areas. Community-Based Health Promotion In collaboration with its community-based partners, SHS provides health promotion and disease prevention programs and services throughout our service region. Current studies include the evaluation of short-term educational programs to help patients self-manage specific health conditions, support for patients with chronic pain, and programs to improve employee health and well-being. Medical Education and Professional Development Program development and evaluation research related to medical education is likely to become one of our highest priorities in the near future. In addition to the educational programs offered at the Health Career and Training Center at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, SHS has partnered with Pomona-based Western University of Health Sciences to develop a college of osteopathic medicine as part of a health sciences campus in Lebanon. |
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