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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Primary Care Research
  • Rural Health

Background:

  • Practice-based research networks (PBRNs) are crucial for translating evidence into primary care practice.
  • Characterizing the diverse nature of PBRNs is essential for understanding their research capacity and generalizability.
  • Previous efforts have not comprehensively detailed the methodologies for assessing rural PBRN composition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the survey instruments and methodologies employed to characterize a geographically and professionally diverse rural PBRN.
  • To establish a framework for assessing the structural and demographic attributes of PBRN member practices and clinicians.
  • To provide a detailed profile of the Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network (ORPRN).

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study design was utilized, involving a three-part survey administered to ORPRN member practices and clinicians.
  • Surveys included a practice-level assessment, a survey for clinician members, and an anonymous clinician satisfaction survey.
  • Data collection focused on practice structure, patient and clinician demographics, services offered, and access to specialty/ancillary care.

Main Results:

  • High response rates were achieved: 97% of practices, 74% of clinicians for the member survey, and 63% for the satisfaction survey.
  • The surveys successfully gathered detailed information on practice organization, patient populations, clinician demographics, and service availability.
  • Comprehensive data were obtained on the characteristics of 31 rural practices and 96 clinicians within the ORPRN.

Conclusions:

  • The developed survey tools effectively characterize the diverse nature of rural PBRN practices and their clinicians.
  • Understanding these network characteristics is vital for assessing and enhancing the research capacity of PBRNs.
  • These methodologies provide a foundation for future research on PBRN effectiveness and sustainability.