meta-network Learning And Research Center Meta-LARC

描述(由申请人提供)：这个拟议的以实践为基础的研究中心是由六个成熟的以实践为基础的研究网络(PBRN)合作建立的元网络学习和研究中心(Meta-LARC)。Meta-LARC的使命是维持一个以实践为基础的研究网络联盟，致力于通过加速研究和合作学习来提高初级保健的质量、有效性和安全性。 Meta-LARC网络包括俄勒冈州农村实践研究网络(ORPRN，新中心的总部)、爱荷华州研究网络、科罗拉多州流动实践和合作伙伴州立网络、俄勒冈州安全网西部实践研究网络、魁北克实践研究网络和威斯康星州研究和教育网络。这些PBRN由533家初级保健诊所和6000多名临床医生组成，他们在农村、城市和服务不足的社区为大约300万患者提供护理。这些网络总共进行了200多项研究，出版了近200份科学出版物。 Meta-LARC的具体目标如下： 目标1：通过旨在开展研究以提高初级保健的质量、有效性和安全性的强有力的合作，培养6个PBRN和533个初级保健实践的能力。目标2：通过设计良好、功能强大的共同基础设施，有效开展研究，加快开展PBRN研究。目标3：在Meta-LARC网络和实践中促进持续学习和分享，以加快知识传播和双向交流。 公共卫生相关性：提高医疗保健的质量、有效性和安全性是以实践为基础的研究网络(PBRN)的重要使命。通过其发达的临床“实验室”网络，PBRN有可能迅速将研究转化为临床实践。大型的PBRN合作，如Meta-LARC，也有能力获得在较小的合作中往往无法获得的概括性发现。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This proposed Research Center in Practice-Based Research is a collaboration of six well-established practice-based research networks (PBRNs) that have joined together to create the Meta-network Learning and Research Center (Meta-LARC.) Meta-LARC's mission is to sustain a consortium of practice-based research networks dedicated to increasing the quality, effectiveness and safety of primary care through accelerated research and collaborative learning. Meta-LARC networks include the Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network (ORPRN, home of the new Center), the lowa Research Network, State Networks of Colorado Ambulatory Practices and Partners, Oregon's Safety Net West Practice-based Research Network, the Quebec Practice Based Research Network, and the Wisconsin Research and Education Network. These PBRNs are comprised of 533 primary care practices and over 6,000 clinicians who provide care for an estimated three million patients in rural, urban, and underserved communities. Combined, the networks have conducted over 200 studies and published nearly 200 scientific publications. The specific aims of Meta-LARC are described below: Aim 1: Foster the capabilities of six PBRNs and 533 primary care practices through a robust collaboration designed to conduct research to improve the quality, effectiveness and safety of primary care. Aim 2: Accelerate the conduct of PBRN research through a well designed, high functioning common infrastructure that enables the efficient conduct of research. Aim 3: Promote continuous learning and sharing across Meta-LARC networks and practices to accelerate the dissemination of knowledge and bi-directional communication. PUBLIC HEALTH RELEVANCE: Improving the quality, effectiveness and safety of healthcare is an important mission of practice-based research networks (PBRNs). Through their well-developed networks of clinical "laboratories," PBRNs have the potential to rapidly translate research into clinical practice. Large collaborations of PBRNs, such as Meta-LARC, also have the ability to obtain generalizable findings often unattainable in smaller collaborations.