University of Utah Primary Care Research Network
Registered Date:
Network Acronym:
UUPCRN
Network Type:
Family Medicine Network (at least 75% are Family Medicine Clinicians)
Network Status:
Established
Geo Location:
POINT (-111.737618 40.783433)
City:
Salt Lake City
State:
Utah
Zip:
84108
Main Phone:
801-587-3330
Website:
Network Director Name:
Lisa Gren
Network Director Email:
lisa.gren@hsc.utah.edu
Network Member Name:
Rachel Jaggi
Network Member Email:
rachel.jaggi@utah.edu
Network Member Role:
Research Analyst
Geographic Coverage:
Local or City-wide
Practice/Clinic Location(s):
Utah
Network Founded:
January 1, 2001
Network Mission Statement:
The mission of the University of Utah Primary Care Research Network is to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities by helping them become active and equitable participants in a program of research devoted to scholarship and primary-care research, collaborating with other departments and community organizations for enhanced learning, and establishing good relationships between investigators and participants to encourage trust and mutual understanding.
Current or Past Research Interests / Health Conditions:
Arthritis and other non-traumatic joint disease (muscle, bone, joint conditions)*
Cardiovascular disease including stroke and HTN*
Care transitions
Chronic pain
Comparative effectiveness research
Coordination of care for complex patients
Depression and other mental health disorders*
Developmental delays, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism*
Diabetes (Type 1 or 2)*
Functional limitations and physical disabilities*
Health literacy
Immunizations
Infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS, STDs*
Obesity*
Population health
Pregnancy and childbirth including preterm birth*
Prescription drug usage
Pulmonary disease/asthma*
Substance abuse (alcohol and drug abuse)*
Women's health issues
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
230
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
10
Approximate Number of Patients:
150000
