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The APA and the rise of pediatric generalist network research

Richard Wasserman1, Janet R Serwint, Nathan Kuppermann

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Vermont College of Medicine, 89 Beaumont Ave., Burlington, VT 05405, USA. richard.wasserman@uvm.edu

Academic Pediatrics
|February 2, 2011
PubMed

Insights

Academic Pediatric Association research networks have improved child health for over 30 years. These collaborations generate vital knowledge in general pediatrics, emergency care, continuity, and inpatient settings.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health Services Research
  • Multi-institutional Pediatric Networks

Background:

  • The Academic Pediatric Association (APA) has fostered multi-institutional research for over three decades.
  • Individual APA members have been instrumental in establishing formal research networks.
  • These networks focus on generalist contexts in pediatric care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the history, accomplishments, and future directions of four major pediatric generalist research networks.
  • To summarize common themes, strengths, challenges, and opportunities in pediatric network research.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical data and achievements of four established pediatric research networks.
  • Analysis of commonalities, strengths, weaknesses, and future prospects of these networks.

Main Results:

  • Four prominent generalist networks exist: PROS, PECARN, CORNET, and PRIS.
  • These networks have a significant track record of generating knowledge to improve child health and healthcare.
  • The review synthesizes common elements and future outlooks for pediatric network research.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric generalist research networks are crucial for advancing child health.
  • Sustained collaboration and addressing network challenges are key to future success.
  • These networks offer valuable insights into improving pediatric healthcare delivery.

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