Study Groups and Programs
| Group Name | Convenor |
|---|---|
| Advanced Studies and Research in Orthopedics (ASTRO) | Emmanuel P. Estrella, MD |
| Child Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation (CANE) | Bernadette J. |
Vaccines
To give socialized training for all personnel (doctors, nurses and healthcare workers) involved in vaccination programmes.
UP-PGH Colorectal Polyp and Cancer
To determine the incidence, quality of multi-modal care, treatment outcomes, and quality of life indices of patients with colorectal cancer and polyphs, through the development of a hospital-wide database.
UP-Musculoskeletal
To establish a musculoskeletal tumor clinic where all tumor and tumor-like cases, whether bony or soft tissue, of the spine and extremities, referred to the Department of Orthopedics, UP-PGH, are treated.
UP Prime TB
To develop and implement a comprehensive and hospital-wide PGH TB Control Program aligned to international and national standards which will improve diagnosis, treatment and control of tuberculosis through its service, training and research activities.
Rational Drug Use
To conduct action-oriented research regarding improved use of medicines in the home and in the community.
To produce information materials to help improve use of medicines in the home and in the community.
Oral Health
To promote evidence based oral health reforms for UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE.
The group will conduct policy researches to support reforms in the health system.
Conduct burden of disease and QOL studies to support reforms.
Occupational and Environmental Health
To conduct an occupational and safety researches.
To convene consultative meetings and workshops to discuss the state of occupational safety here and abroad.
NIH Nursing Development
To undertake researches addressing problems in nursing practice, education and management.
To disseminate research findings.
To create opportunities for and encourage utilization of research findings.