To operate a community-based research network with guidance from an academic medical center, namely the Duke University Health System. The goals of the PCRC are to (a) perform clinical studies that will improve health care delivery and patient outcomes, (b) provide educational opportunities for clinicians to maintain their clinical skills and develop new research skills, (c) offer clinicians support through a central administrative office and trained study coordinators enabling them to participate in primary care research, and (d) generate research to support the practice of evidence-based...
Current or Past Research Interests / Health Conditions:
Arthritis and other non-traumatic joint disease (muscle, bone, joint conditions)*
Behavioral health
Cardiovascular disease including stroke and HTN*
Care transitions
Children's health issues
Chronic pain
Comparative effectiveness research
Coordination of care for complex patients
Depression and other mental health disorders*
Diabetes (Type 1 or 2)*
Immunizations
Obesity*
Prescription drug usage
Current or Past Research Interests Comments :
Children's health issues: obesity; Depression and other mental health disorders: depression
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians: