During the course of developing the network, grantees and practice partners interesting in collaborating with our project have asked for more background information.  Below users will find documents that have defined what a PBRN is and how it is developed.  Questions regarding these documents may also be posted on the Discussion Board.

Overview and FAQs Pamphlet
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Key Features Booklet
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Research and Evaluation Concepts
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Typology Brief
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Conference Presentations and Abstracts

Dr. Mays and his team submitted several abstracts for the 2008 Annual Public Health Association Annual Meeting in San Diego.  Members will find PDFs of three of the abstracts and the presentation related to PBRN development.

Presentation
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"Practice-based Research Networks and Public Health Agencies: Can They Generate Evidence and Improve Practice?" 

Abstracts
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"Geographic Variation in Public Health Spending: Correlates and Consequences."

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"Organizational Borders and Local Public Health Delivery Systems: Using an Empirical Typology to Assess System Change and Performance."

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"Practice-based Research Networks and Public Health Agencies: Can They Generate Evidence and Improve Practice?"