Quebec Practice-Based Research Network of Laval University / Réseau de recherche axé sur les pratiques en première ligne Universite Laval
Registered Date:
Network Acronym:
QPBRN / RRAPPL
Network Type:
Family Medicine Network (at least 75% are Family Medicine Clinicians)
Network Status:
International
City:
Québec, Canada
State:
International
Main Phone:
418 525 4444 # 53701
Network Director Name:
France Légaré
Network Director Email:
france.legare@mfa.ulaval.ca
Network Member Name:
Isabelle Samson
Network Member Email:
isabelle.samson@fmed.ulaval.ca
Network Member Role:
Coordinator
Geographic Coverage:
State-wide
Network Founded:
January 1, 2014
Network Mission Statement:
The mission of the Université Laval practice-based research network is to collaboratively address the clinical issues raised by clinicians and patients in primary care using scientific methods with the goal of producing and applying knowledge that will have an immediate impact on practice improvement and thus on patient and community health. To fulfil this vision and mission we will:
- Conduct a broad range of collaborative community-based primary care research projects
- Translate the knowledge produced into practice and develop new directions for inquiry
- ...
Current or Past Research Interests / Health Conditions:
Arthritis and other non-traumatic joint disease (muscle, bone, joint conditions)*
Behavioral health
Cancer*
Cardiovascular disease including stroke and HTN*
Care transitions
Children's health issues
Chronic pain
Comparative effectiveness research
Dementia, including Alzheimer's disease (brain and nerve conditions)*
Health literacy
Obesity*
Population health
Pregnancy and childbirth including preterm birth*
Prescription drug usage
Women's health issues
Current or Past Research Interests Comments :
Cancer: Palliative and end-of-life care initiative; Children's health issues: Antibiotherapy; Women's health issues: hormonotherapy for menopausal women
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
279
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
12
Approximate Number of Patients:
96250
