Research activities
Research Activity Codes classify types of research activity.
This dimension of the HRCS has 48 codes divided into eight overarching code groups which encompass all aspects of health related research activity ranging from basic to applied research.
The Research Activity Codes are modelled on the structure of the Common Scientific Outline, a cancer research specific classification system developed by the International Cancer Research Partnership (ICRP).
Summary of research activity groups
1. Underpinning research
Research that underpins investigations into the cause, development, detection, treatment and management of diseases, conditions and ill health
2. Aetiology
Identification of determinants that are involved in the cause, risk or development of disease, conditions and ill health
3. Prevention of disease and conditions, and promotion of well-being
Research aimed at the primary prevention of disease, conditions or ill health, or promotion of well-being
4. Detection, screening and diagnosis
Discovery, development and evaluation of diagnostic, prognostic and predictive markers and technologies
5. Development of treatments and therapeutic interventions
Discovery and development of therapeutic interventions and testing in model systems and preclinical settings
6. Evaluation of treatments and therapeutic interventions
Testing and evaluation of therapeutic interventions in clinical, community or applied settings
7. Management of diseases and conditions
Research into individual care needs and management of disease, conditions or ill health
8. Health and social care services research
Research into the provision and delivery of health and social care services, health policy and studies of research design, measurements and methodologies