What do you do for a living? Toward a more succinct definition of health services research
2006

Defining Health Services Research

Commentary

Author Information

Author(s): Phillips Charles D

Primary Institution: Texas A&M University System Health Science Center

Hypothesis

A more concise definition of health services research is needed.

Conclusion

A clearer definition of health services research can help communicate its importance and goals.

Supporting Evidence

  • Health services research is a multidisciplinary field that studies how various factors affect healthcare access and quality.
  • A more mature definition can help clarify the goals of health services research.

Takeaway

This article talks about how we need a simpler way to explain what health services research is and why it matters.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1472-6963-6-117

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