Research Association of Practices of the PBRN Shared Resource
Registered Date:
Network Acronym:
RAP
Network Type:
Mixed Network (a combination of family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, nursing and/or other specialties)
Network Status:
Established
Geo Location:
POINT (-81.608987 41.509126)
City:
Cleveland
State:
Ohio
Zip:
44106
Main Phone:
216-368-4622
Website:
Network Director Name:
Kurt Stange
Network Director Email:
kurt.stange@case.edu
Network Member Name:
Amanda Ross
Network Member Email:
amanda.ross@case.edu
Network Member Role:
Administrative Director, PBRN Shared Resource
Geographic Coverage:
Regional
Practice/Clinic Location(s):
Ohio
Network Founded:
January 1, 1992
Network Mission Statement:
To catalyze the generation and application of new knowledge relevant to community-based practices and patient populations.
Current or Past Research Interests / Health Conditions:
Behavioral health
Cancer*
Cardiovascular disease including stroke and HTN*
Comparative effectiveness research
Coordination of care for complex patients
Dementia, including Alzheimer's disease (brain and nerve conditions)*
Developmental delays, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism*
Diabetes (Type 1 or 2)*
Health literacy
Immunizations
Infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS, STDs*
Obesity*
Pregnancy and childbirth including preterm birth*
Pulmonary disease/asthma*
Substance abuse (alcohol and drug abuse)*
Tobacco use and smoking cessation
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
405
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
135
Approximate Number of Patients:
600000