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Community-based participatory research in practice-based research networks.

John M Westfall1, Rebecca F VanVorst, Deborah S Main

  • 1University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, UCHSC at Fitzsimons, Aurora, Colo 80045-0508, USA. jack.westfall@uchsc.edu

Annals of Family Medicine
|February 2, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is being adopted by some US practice-based research networks (PBRNs). While not fully meeting CBPR definitions, many PBRNs involve patients in research and plan further engagement.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR)

Background:

  • Practice-based research networks (PBRNs) are crucial for clinical research.
  • Community involvement is a key tenet of effective research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the extent and nature of community-based participatory research (CBPR) in US-based PBRNs.
  • To assess current practices and future plans for community and patient involvement in PBRNs.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was distributed to all identified PBRNs in the United States.
  • The survey included open-ended questions on mechanisms for community/patient feedback and involvement.
  • Response rate was 71% (46 completed questionnaires).

Main Results:

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  • Twenty-four PBRNs reported having mechanisms for community/patient involvement.
  • No PBRN reported full adherence to classical CBPR methods.
  • Several PBRNs involved community members in idea generation, protocol review, interpretation, and dissemination.

Conclusions:

  • Some PBRNs are actively involving community members and patients in research activities.
  • There is a diverse spectrum of community engagement within PBRNs.
  • Future community involvement is planned, which is expected to enhance PBRN research.