The Research Involving Outpatient Settings Network is composed of primary care clinicians in the Southwestern United States practicing in traditionally underserved communities. The network is dedicated to improving the health of and health care delivery of these traditionally underserved populations. The network will accomplish this through collaborative primary care research and education relevant to practice in underserved communities. A principal goal is to use the results of the collaborative work to improve health and healthcare in the communities served by its members.
Current or Past Research Interests / Health Conditions:
Behavioral health
Cancer*
Cardiovascular disease including stroke and HTN*
Care transitions
Children's health issues
Chronic pain
Comparative effectiveness research
Depression and other mental health disorders*
Diabetes (Type 1 or 2)*
Health literacy
Immunizations
Infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS, STDs*
Obesity*
Pregnancy and childbirth including preterm birth*
Pulmonary disease/asthma*
Tobacco use and smoking cessation
Women's health issues
Current or Past Research Interests Comments :
Cancer: colorectal, cervical, lung
Children’s health issues: obesity
Depression and other mental health disorders: Depression
Women’s health issues: postpartum depression
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
Children’s health issues: obesity
Depression and other mental health disorders: Depression
Women’s health issues: postpartum depression