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Role of practice-based research networks in comparative effectiveness research
Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research
|October 30, 2012
Summary
Practice-based research networks can advance comparative effectiveness research by engaging clinicians and decision-makers throughout the research process. These networks are key to generating actionable evidence for improving patient care.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Clinical Effectiveness
- Translational Science
Background:
- Comparative effectiveness research (CER) aims to provide actionable evidence for healthcare decision-making.
- Engaging decision-makers and the research community is crucial for CER success.
- Practice-based research networks (PBRNs) connect clinicians in diverse settings for research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the current and potential roles of PBRNs in CER.
- To highlight how PBRNs can support the CER lifecycle.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and conceptual analysis of PBRN involvement in CER.
- Examination of PBRN capabilities in evidence generation and translation.
Main Results:
- PBRNs are well-positioned to contribute to all phases of CER.
- PBRNs facilitate real-world data collection and research translation.
Conclusions:
- PBRNs offer a valuable infrastructure for conducting CER.
- Integrating PBRNs can enhance the impact and applicability of CER findings.
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