16 September 2024
News
- Soins primaires
The F-CRIN Infrastructure has labelled the MUST (Multidisciplinary UniverSitary Research neTwork for Primary Care) network, a recognition that marks a decisive turning point for clinical research in primary care in France. Supported by the CNGE and headed by Professors Julie Dupouy and Cédric Rat, the MUST network aims to structure and strengthen clinical research initiatives. Drawing on the support of key players in the sector, notably the Maisons de Santé Pluridisciplinaires and Centres de Santé Universitaires and other experienced care structures, it aims to accelerate innovation and efficiency in local care.
1. Could you briefly remind us of your network's theme and orientations?
The MUST (Multidisciplinary UniverSitary research neTwork for Primary Care) network is a national initiative coordinated by Professors Julie Dupouy (Toulouse University Department of General Medicine and Collège national des généralistes enseignant)and Cédric Rat (Department of General Medicine and the Pôle Fédératif des Soins Primaires - Nantes Université), vaiming to develop and structure research in primary care. This multi-professional university network focuses on maisons de santé, health centers, and general practices to improve local practices and meet patients' needs.
The aim is to meet patients' needs by contributing to better prevention of frequent pathologies with a high impact in terms of public health, such as chronic diseases like diabetes, or cardiovascular disease. MUST also aims to promote research that is integrated into the day-to-day practice of general practitioners, with an emphasis on prevention, evaluation of emerging technologies such as telemedicine, and enhancing the attractiveness of general medicine. The Collège National des Généralistes Enseignants (CNGE) plays an important role in assisting the coordination of MUST, providing expertise in research and training, so that MUST deploys to achieve its objectives.
2. What's the latest on your network?
The MUST network is expanding rapidly, and recently passed a key milestone with F-CRIN accreditation as of September 2. This gives MUST greater support in structuring and developing its research activities. Deployment of the network had already begun in several regions, including Occitanie, Pays de la Loire and Île-de-France. Over the next five years, new sites will be added at a rate of three a year, enabling wider geographical coverage.
In addition, thenetwork is preparing to play a major role in the COLCOT-T2D international academic trial, an international study to evaluate the efficacy of colchicine and aspirin in patients with type 2 diabetes for cardiovascular prevention. Scheduled for completion by the end of 2024, this project represents a major challenge for primary care research.
The CNGE has also submitted a report to the ministries with 14 recommendations for the development of primary care research in France, and has organized the Assises de la recherche en soins primaires every year for the past 2 years.
These news items illustrate the network's commitment to making a significant contribution to improving patient care through field-based research, targeted at the needs of local care.
3. What do you expect from the F-CRIN infrastructure?
The F-CRIN label represents an opportunity for MUST to structure and amplify its efforts in the field of primary care research. Thanks to this label, the network benefits from specific funding to recruit research staff, who are essential to carrying out its projects and strengthening its capacity for action. F-CRIN also provides operational tools and support in structuring the network, ensuring that it continues to develop its skills. F-CRIN's current 21 components open up national and international collaboration prospects for MUST. In short, F-CRIN's support is essential to enable MUST to accelerate its development, structure itself for the long term, and play a leading role in clinical research in primary care, while strengthening the attractiveness of general medicine.
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