Future Directions for Practice-Based Research Networks (PBRNs): A CERA Survey
Juliann Binienda1, Anne Victoria Neale2, Lorraine S Wallace2
1From Department of Family Medicine and Public Health Sciences, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI (JB, AVN); Health Services Management and Policy, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH (LSW). jbinien@med.wayne.edu.
Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine : JABFM
|November 11, 2018
Summary
Practice-based research networks (PBRNs) excel in quality improvement and practice transformation. Future efforts should prioritize training primary care researchers and addressing health policy, aligning with expert recommendations.
Area of Science:
- Family Medicine Research
- Practice-Based Research Networks (PBRNs)
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Thought leaders have defined future directions for PBRNs.
- Evidence of PBRN alignment with these trends supports investment.
- This study explored PBRN research alignment with recommendations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the alignment of PBRN research activities with expert recommendations.
- To evaluate current PBRN research focus and future directions.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 126 PBRN directors by the Council of Academic Family Medicine Educational Research Alliance.
- Included questions on PBRN characteristics and research directions.
- Response rate of 44% (56/126 directors).
Main Results:
- PBRNs currently focus on community engagement, practice transformation, and quality improvement.
- Continuing medical education was provided for PBRN training and participation.
- Medical students and residents received some practice-based research education.
Conclusions:
- PBRNs are effective in quality improvement and practice transformation research.
- Future PBRN efforts should increase focus on training primary care researchers.
- PBRNs should also increase engagement in health policy research.
Keywords:
Continuing Medical EducationFamily PhysiciansGoalsHealth PolicyPrimary Health CareQuality ImprovementResearch PersonnelSocial ResponsibilityMore Related Videos
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