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1 to 5 of 5 Research Studies DisplayedNease DE, Campbell-Scherer D
2018 PBRN Conference highlights: addressing health disparities in PBRN research.
This paper describes the highlights from the 2018 North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) Conference which focused on health disparities in practice based research.
AHRQ-funded; HS024893.
Citation: Nease DE, Campbell-Scherer D .
2018 PBRN Conference highlights: addressing health disparities in PBRN research.
Ann Fam Med 2018 Sep;16(5):470-71. doi: 10.1370/afm.2305..
Keywords: Disparities, Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN), Primary Care
Gaglioti AH, Werner JJ, Rust G
Practice-based research networks (PBRNs) bridging the gaps between communities, funders, and policymakers.
In this commentary, the authors propose that practice-based research networks (PBRNs) engage with funders and policymakers by applying the same engagement strategies they have successfully used to build relationships with community stakeholders. A community engagement approach to achieve new funding streams for PBRNs should include a strategy to engage key stakeholders from the communities of funders, thought leaders, and policymakers using collaborative principles and methods.
AHRQ-funded; HS021639; HS021641; HS021648.
Citation: Gaglioti AH, Werner JJ, Rust G .
Practice-based research networks (PBRNs) bridging the gaps between communities, funders, and policymakers.
J Am Board Fam Med 2016 Sep-Oct;29(5):630-5. doi: 10.3122/jabfm.2016.05.160080.
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Keywords: Health Services Research (HSR), Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN), Primary Care, Policy
Campbell-Voytal K, Daly JM, Nagykaldi ZJ
Team science approach to developing consensus on research good practices for practice-based research networks: A case study.
Using peer learning strategies, seven experienced practice-based research networks (PBRNs) working in collaborative teams articulated procedures for PBRN Research Good Practices (PRGPs). The PRGPs is a PBRN-specific resource to facilitate PBRN management and staff training, to promote adherence to study protocols, and to increase validity and generalizability of study findings. This paper describes the team science processes which culminated in the PRGPs.
AHRQ-funded; HS016713; HS019601.
Citation: Campbell-Voytal K, Daly JM, Nagykaldi ZJ .
Team science approach to developing consensus on research good practices for practice-based research networks: A case study.
Clin Transl Sci 2015 Dec;8(6):632-7. doi: 10.1111/cts.12363.
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Keywords: Primary Care: Models of Care, Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN), Primary Care, Teams, Implementation
Dickinson LM, Beaty B, Fox C
Pragmatic cluster randomized trials using covariate constrained randomization: a method for Practice-based Research Networks (PBRNs).
This study used covariate constrained randomization with data on relevant variables before randomization was used to achieve balanced study arms in 2 pragmatic cluster randomized trials (CRTs). It found that covariate constrained randomization, which restricts the full randomization set to a subset in which differences between study arms are minimized, is a useful tool for achieving balanced study arms in CRTs.
AHRQ-funded; HS021138.
Citation: Dickinson LM, Beaty B, Fox C .
Pragmatic cluster randomized trials using covariate constrained randomization: a method for Practice-based Research Networks (PBRNs).
J Am Board Fam Med 2015 Sep-Oct;28(5):663-72. doi: 10.3122/jabfm.2015.05.150001.
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Keywords: Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN), Research Methodologies, Primary Care
Mold JW, Aspy CB, Smith PD
Leveraging practice-based research networks to accelerate implementation and diffusion of chronic kidney disease guidelines in primary care practices: a prospective cohort study.
This study was conducted to determine whether practice-based research networks (PBRNs) could increase dissemination, implementation, and diffusion of evidence-based treatment guidelines for chronic kidney disease by leveraging early adopter practices. After the intervention, the initial four PBRNs increased the use of ACEIs/ARBs, discontinuation of NSAIDs, testing for anemia, and testing and/or treatment for vitamin D deficiency. Most were able to recruit two additional practices, which also increased their use of ACEIs/ARBs and testing and/or treatment of vitamin D deficiency. The researchers concluded that, with some assistance, early adopter practices can facilitate the diffusion of evidence-based approaches to other practices.
AHRQ-funded; HS019945.
Citation: Mold JW, Aspy CB, Smith PD .
Leveraging practice-based research networks to accelerate implementation and diffusion of chronic kidney disease guidelines in primary care practices: a prospective cohort study.
Implement Sci 2014 Nov 23;9:169. doi: 10.1186/s13012-014-0169-x.
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Keywords: Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN), Primary Care, Kidney Disease and Health, Chronic Conditions, Guidelines, Implementation