PBRN Round II Grantees
SESSION AUDIO:
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MODERATOR:
Glen Mays, Ph.D., M.P.H.

ABSTRACT:

Experiences of the Public Health Practice Based Research Networks

Public health practice-based research networks (PBRNs) provide a model for public health agencies and researchers to collaborate in designing and implementing studies that produce evidence for management and policy decision-making in real-world practice settings. Recognizing the success of PBRNs in medical care research, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation launched the Public Health PBRN Program to support development of the nation's first formal research networks dedicated to expanding the volume and quality of practice-based research in public health. Program director Glen Mays and members of the second cohort of public health PBRNs will lead an audience-participation roundtable discussion of lessons learned in recruiting network members and leaders; developing infrastructure; prioritizing research interests; crafting rigorous yet feasible research designs; and planning for network sustainability while designing and implementing research.  Panelists will examine how PBRNs can advance the goal of expanding the volume and quality of research on public health systems and services that state and local public health officials can apply to practice.

PANELISTS:

Kim Gearin, Ph.D.
Sandra McGinnis, Ph.D.
David Palm, Ph.D.
Scott Frank, M.D.
Elaine O’Keefe, M.S.P.H.
Nancy Winterbauer, Ph.D., M.S.
Susan Zahner, Dr.P.H., RN