[12 years of competence network schizophrenia: results and perspectives].
The German Research Network on Schizophrenia (GRNS) was funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) from 1999 to 2011. The objectives and the structure of the network with its horizontal and vertical networking of German research and care facilities served for the scientific investigation of open research questions for schizophrenia, and the transfer of the results into clinical practice. In this paper, the functioning and results of the GRNS are described on the basis of selected research projects. Quantitative and qualitative evaluation parameters such as scientific publications and additional external funds, as well as promotion of young scientists, public relations activities, congress activities and foundation of an European Schizophrenia Association demonstrate the successful work of the network. As a final point, the funding programme of the BMBF is critically evaluated using the example of the GRNS and future funding prospects are outlined.
Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Medizinische Fakultät, Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf.
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Gaebel
Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Universität Tübingen.
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Buchkremer
Arbeitsgruppe Schizophrenieforschung, Zentralinstitut für Seelische Gesundheit Mannheim.
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Häfner
Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Universität Köln.
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Klosterkötter
Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Universität Bonn.
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Maier
Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Medizinische Fakultät, Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf.
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Wölwer
D035843:Biomedical Research; D002983:Clinical Competence; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D058996:Quality Improvement; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000235:genetics / Q000628:therapy*