Mitigating health inequalities in rural European communities through collaborative primary care research: A position paper of the WONCA Europe network EURIPA

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Position paper highlights primary care challenges and solutions for rural populations, suggesting data-driven advocacy strategies.

Health inequalities persist in rural populations due to factors like multi-morbidity and workforce shortages, requiring urgent attention.
Identified challenges include inadequate access to primary care and urban-centric data in existing research frameworks.
Collaborative research aims to refine strategies for addressing rural-specific health issues and enhance policy impact.
The establishment of networks like RHEAN is essential for fostering academic partnerships and advancing rural healthcare solutions.

Dolan et al. (2025) studied this question.

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