Open AccessEvaluating the Development, Implementation and Dissemination of a Multisite Card Study in the WWAMI Region Practice and Research Network
Author(s) -
Cole Allison,
Keppel Gina A.,
Linares Adriana,
Alto William,
Kriegsman William,
Reed Alex,
Holmes John,
Mohanachandran Mathini,
Baldwin LauraMae
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
clinical and translational science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.303
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1752-8062
pISSN - 1752-8054
DOI - 10.1111/cts.12312
Subject(s) - champion , dissemination , medical education , data collection , translational research , best practice , report card , health services research , medicine , focus group , information dissemination , research design , psychology , nursing , public health , computer science , world wide web , sociology , telecommunications , social science , pedagogy , management , pathology , political science , anthropology , law , economics
Background Practice‐based research networks (PBRNs) promote the conduct of research in real‐world settings by engaging primary care clinicians as champion research collaborators. Card studies are brief surveys administered to patients or clinicians at the point of care. The objective of this paper is to describe the design and evaluation of a card study methodology that the WWAMI Region Practice and Research Network (WPRN) used to develop research partnerships across multiple member sites. Methods We used a collaborative model to develop, implement and disseminate the results of a network‐wide card study to assess patient preferences for weight loss in primary care. After the card study data collection was completed, we conducted individual and focus group interviews and a brief survey of participating practice champions. Results Increased research engagement and personal and professional developments were the primary motivators for participating in the development of the card study. Increasing research activity at practices and learning information about patients were motivators for implementing the study. Their participation resulted in champions reporting increased confidence in collaborating on research projects as well as the development of new clinical services for patients. Discussion This collaborative model positively influenced research capacity in the WPRN and may be a useful strategy for helping PBRNs conducted translational research.