ResearchStudyPrimaryPurposeType

ResearchStudy Primary Purpose Type Code System

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Codes for the main intent of a research study.

Metadata

hl7.org/fhir
Canonical URL
http://hl7.org/fhir/research-study-prim-purp-type
ID
research-study-prim-purp-type
Version
5.0.0
Publisher
Biomedical Research and Regulation
Case Sensitive
Yes

Concepts (8)

CodeDisplayDefinition
treatmentTreatmentOne or more interventions are being evaluated for treating a disease, syndrome, or condition.
preventionPreventionOne or more interventions are being assessed for preventing the development of a specific disease or health condition.
diagnosticDiagnosticOne or more interventions are being evaluated for identifying a disease or health condition.
supportive-careSupportive CareOne or more interventions are evaluated for maximizing comfort, minimizing side effects, or mitigating against a decline in the participant's health or function.
screeningScreeningOne or more interventions are assessed or examined for identifying a condition, or risk factors for a condition, in people who are not yet known to have the condition or risk factor.
health-services-researchHealth Services ResearchOne or more interventions for evaluating the delivery, processes, management, organization, or financing of healthcare.
basic-scienceBasic ScienceOne or more interventions for examining the basic mechanism of action (for example, physiology or biomechanics of an intervention).
device-feasibilityDevice FeasibilityAn intervention of a device product is being evaluated to determine the feasibility of the product or to test a prototype device and not health outcomes. Such studies are conducted to confirm the design and operating specifications of a device before beginning a full clinical trial.