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Appendix B: Nomenclature for Research and Service Activities
Pages 121-126

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From page 121...
... Thus, it was necessary to develop a classification that could be used across time, across agencies, and across disciplines. The most common language used to describe research and research-related activities includes basic research, clinical research, applied research, development, and technology transfer.
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From page 122...
... First, the system had to include research, research-related, and service activities. By definition, the research classification schemes described above did not include health service development and delivery systems; the services classifications were therefore developed based on background information, but still stressing functional areas.
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From page 123...
... c. Health services research includes research examining the relationships among health care consumers, providers, services, and facilities in order to increase effectiveness and efficiency, improve clinical care and outcomes, and evaluate health care policies.
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From page 124...
... PHS block grant programs provide money to states for preventive health care programs (via CDC) and for health care programs relevant to select populations: substance abusers, the mentally ill, and women and their children (via ADAMHA and HRSA)
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From page 125...
... 2. Department of Health Education and Welfare, "Appendix B SATT-A New Viewpoint On Health Research," Health Research Activities of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Current Efforts and Proposed Initiatives.
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