scholarly journals The Creation of a Practice-Based Network of Pharmacists Working in Family Medicine Groups (FMG)

Pharmacy ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Maheu ◽  
Marie-Claude Vanier ◽  
Léonie Rouleau ◽  
Nicolas Dugré ◽  
Line Guénette
Keyword(s):  
Family Medicine ◽  
Needs Assessment ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Research Network ◽  
First Year ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Mentorship Program ◽  
Assessment Study ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Practice Based Research

A needs assessment study of pharmacists working in family medicine groups (FMG) demonstrated the necessity to build a practice-based network. This network would foster a faster integration into FMG and a more efficient collaborative practice. It would also take advantage of an existing practice-based research network (PBRN)—the STAT (Soutien Technologique pour l’Application et le Transfert des pratiques novatrices en pharmacie) network. A working group of nine FMG pharmacists from the different regions of the province of Quebec, Canada, and a committee of partners, including the key pharmacy organizations, were created. Between January 2018 and May 2019, nine meetings took place to discuss the needs assessment results and deploy an action plan. The practice-based network first year activities allowed identifying pharmacists working in FMGs across the province. A directory of these pharmacists was published on the STAT network. The vision, mission, mandate, name («Réseau Québécois des Pharmaciens GMF») and logo were developed. The first few activities include: Bi-monthly newsletters; a mentorship program; short evidence-based therapeutic letters (pharmacotherapeutic capsules) and a start-up kit to facilitate integration of these pharmacists. The Quebec FMG pharmacist practice-based network has been launched. It is planned to evaluate the members’ satisfaction in late Spring 2020 with regards to activities and resources provided.

Development of the Massachusetts School Nurse Research Network (MASNRN): A Practice-Based Research Network to Improve the Quality of School Nursing Practice

2007 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith A. Vessey ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Practice ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
School Nurse ◽  
Research Network ◽  
School Nursing ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Nurse Research ◽  
Network Maintenance ◽  
Practice Based Research

When school nurses embrace evidence-based practice (EBP), higher-quality care is provided to students, their families, and the larger community. Despite this, school nursing has been slow to embrace EBP. Practice-Based Research Networks (PBRNs), which capitalize on the combined strengths of clinicians and researchers to study clinical questions, are one approach to overcoming barriers towards advancing evidence-based practice (EBP) in school nursing. This article will briefly review EBP and PBRNs. The development of Massachusetts School Nurse Research Network (MASNRN), a PBRN designed to investigate health issues common across schools and to validate school nursing practice, will then be described. Details regarding MASNRN’s mission, governance, communications systems, staffing, and network maintenance and funding will be explicated. MASNRN can serve as a model for PBRN development within the broader school nursing community.

scholarly journals Family Medicine–Specific Practice-Based Research Network Productivity and Clinical and Translational Sciences Award Program Affiliation

2017 ◽  
Vol 110 (4) ◽  
pp. 287-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Treah Haggerty ◽  
Allison M. Cole ◽  
Jun Xiang ◽  
Arch G. Mainous ◽  
Dean Seehusen
Keyword(s):  
Family Medicine ◽  
Research Network ◽  
Award Program ◽  
Practice Based Research ◽  
Specific Practice

scholarly journals Utilizing Practice-Based Research Networks to Teach and Implement Quality Improvement in Academic Medicine

2020 ◽  
Vol 52 (9) ◽  
pp. 642-646
Author(s):  
Clarissa Hoff ◽  
Luisito Caleon ◽  
Grace Lee ◽  
Mathew Quan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Family Medicine ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Research Network ◽  
Improvement Project ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Practice Based Research ◽  
Attending Physicians ◽  
Family Medicine Residents

Background and Objectives: A 2019 study found that between 2014 and 2017, family medicine residents had little improvement in self-assessed preparedness to lead quality improvement projects. This study explored the effectiveness of leveraging a practice-based research network (PBRN) across multiple family medicine residencies not only for implementing quality improvement projects, but also as a teaching tool designed to improve knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and leadership skills in family medicine faculty and residents. Methods: Residents in family medicine residency programs and one community internal medicine program and family medicine teaching faculty participated in a PBRN-led quality improvement project (QIP) to improve colon cancer screening in their clinic. Of 101 participants, 79 (78%) were residents and 22 (22%) were faculty or attending physicians. Questions surveying participants’ knowledge and confidence related to QIP before and after the QIP were given. Results: Overall, participants reported an improvement in their basic understanding of QI concepts (P=.004). They also reported having sufficient staff and ancillary support to meaningfully participate (P=.033). Participants indicated they had more confidence in their ability to participate in a QI project (P=.002), initiate, design, and lead such a project (P=.001), and teach their peers and staff basic QI concepts (P<.001). Conclusions: PBRNs appear to be a unique way to subjectively improve residents’ confidence in their quality improvement skills. PBRNs should be further explored as a method for educating family medicine residents in quality improvement.

scholarly journals Development and implementation of a community-based research network

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 508-514
Author(s):  
Brittany C. Minor ◽  
Jessica Dashner ◽  
Sandra M. Espín Tello ◽  
Rebecca Bollinger ◽  
Marian Keglovits ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Independent Living ◽  
Formative Evaluation ◽  
The State ◽  
Research Network ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Research ◽  
Community Based Organizations ◽  
Practice Based Research

AbstractIntroduction:People aging with long-term physical disabilities (PAwLTPD), meaning individuals with onset of disability from birth through midlife, often require long-term support services (LTSS) to remain independence. The LTSS system is fragmented into aging and disability organizations with little communication between them. In addition, there are currently no evidence-based LTSS-type programs listed on the Administration for Community Living website that have been demonstrated to be effective for PAwLTPD. Because of these gaps, we have developed a community-based research network (CBRN), drawing on the practice-based research network model (PBRN), to bring together aging and disability organizations to address the lack of evidence-based programs for PAwLTPD.Materials and Methods:Community-based organizations serving PAwLTPD across the state of Missouri were recruited to join the CBRN. A formative process evaluation of the network was conducted after a year to evaluate the effectiveness of the network.Results:Nine community-based organizations across the state of Missouri joined the CBRN. CBRN members include three centers for independent living (CILs), three area agencies on aging (AAAs), one CIL/AAA hybrid, one non-CIL disability organization, and one non-AAA aging organization. To date, we have held seven meetings, provided educational opportunities for CBRN members, and launched an inaugural research study within the CBRN. Formative evaluation data indicate that CBRN members feel that participation in the CBRN is beneficial.Conclusion:The PBRN model appears to be a feasible framework for use with community-based organizations to facilitate communication between agencies and to support research aimed at addressing the needs of PAwLTPD.

scholarly journals Caries treatment in a dental practice-based research network: movement toward stated evidence-based treatment

2012 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregg H. Gilbert ◽  
Valeria V. Gordan ◽  
Ellen M. Funkhouser ◽  
D. Brad Rindal ◽  
Jeffrey L. Fellows ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research Network ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Evidence Based Treatment ◽  
Caries Treatment ◽  
Practice Based Research
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