title: [Spanish National Plan for Scientific Research, Development and Innovation 2008-2011: an opportunity for healthcare research].
abstract: Research in health sciences is a core element for success in any strategy aiming to improve health in today's society. The search for a safe, effective and efficient healthcare, that guarantees citizens equitable access to health services, has placed evidence-based clinical practice and research in healthcare in the front line. In this context, the Spanish National Plan for Scientific Research, Development and Innovation (R&D&I) 2008-2011 is the programming tool through which objectives and priorities of the national research policy are set in the mid-term. The present document is an approach to the current Spanish National Plan for R&D&I 2008-2011, which also describes current opportunities for developing research in health care within the Spanish National Health System.
authors.affiliation: Investén-Isciii, Subdirección General de Redes y Centros de Investigación Cooperativa, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Ministerio de Sanidad y Consumo, Madrid, España. fcatala@isciii.es
authors.forename: Ferrán
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Catalá-López
authors.forename: Mónica
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Contreras
mesh_terms: D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D005378:Financial Support; D012106:Research / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013030:Spain