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D A Zarin1, H A Pincus, J West
1Practice Research Network (PRN), USA.
Behavioral Healthcare Tomorrow
|March 8, 1997
Summary
Professional associations support research networks to help clinicians with outcomes measurement. These networks address research questions and provide valuable feedback for clinical practice.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Clinical Practice Improvement
Background:
- Practitioners face pressure to participate in outcomes measurement initiatives.
- Clinicians may find current outcomes measurement requirements burdensome and unhelpful.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe two research networks initiated by professional associations.
- To advance the field through research addressing clinicians' needs.
- To provide clinicians with immediate, practical feedback from outcomes data.
Main Methods:
- Initiation and support of research networks by professional associations.
- Focus on addressing key research questions relevant to clinical practice.
- Development of systems for clinician feedback.
Main Results:
- Networks provide a collaborative platform for research.
- Clinicians receive actionable feedback to improve patient care.
- Research questions are addressed to advance the field.
Conclusions:
- Professional association-supported research networks are valuable.
- These networks balance research advancement with clinical utility.
- Outcomes measurement can be made beneficial for practitioners.