DESAM-ForNet is an initiative funded by the BMBF that establishes sustainable research practice networks in general medicine. The goal is to strengthen general medicine through practice-oriented research, close collaboration with general practitioners and universities, as well as the improvement of patient care.
The Initiative Deutscher Forschungspraxennetze – DESAM-ForNet is a project funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) that focuses on establishing a sustainable network structure for research practices in general medicine. This initiative is a central component of the "Masterplan Medizinstudium 2020" and aims to strengthen general medicine in Germany.
The main mission of DESAM-ForNet is to create an independent, sustainable, and internationally competitive network structure for research in the outpatient setting. The focus is on improving patient care through practice-relevant research and strengthening general medicine. The initiative relies on close collaboration between general practitioners, university institutes, and patients to promote evidence-based medicine[2][4].
The vision of DESAM-ForNet is to establish comprehensive and connected medical research in general practice within 10 years. Through close collaboration and the creation of common standards, the initiative aims to create a foundation for evidence-based medicine and significantly improve patient care.
