Meharry-Vanderbilt Community Research Network
Status:
Inactive
Registered Date:
PBRN Acronym:
MVCRN
PBRN Type:
Mixed Network (a combination of family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, nursing and/or other specialties)
Network Category:
Developing
City:
Nashville
State:
Tennessee
Zip:
37208
PBRN Director Name:
Rowena Dolor
PBRN Director Email:
rowena.dolor.cuffe@vanderbilt.edu
Geographic Coverage:
Local or City-wide
Practice/Clinic Location(s):
Tennessee
Network Founded:
2011
PBRN Mission Statement:
The mission of MVCRN is to improve the health of communities by advancing knowledge through collaborative practice-based research.
Current or Past Research Interests / Health Conditions:
Arthritis and other non-traumatic joint disease (muscle, bone, joint conditions)
Cancer
Cardiovascular disease, including stroke and hypertension
Care transitions
Children's health issues
Chronic pain
Comparative effectiveness research on improving healthcare systems and/or patient experiences
Coordination of care for complex patients
Dementia, including Alzheimer's disease (brain and nerve conditions)
Depression and other mental health disorders
Developmental delays, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism
Diabetes (Type 1 or 2)
Functional limitations and physical disabilities
Health literacy
Immunizations
Infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS, STDs
Obesity, physical activity, and/or diet and nutrition
Population health
Pregnancy and childbirth, including preterm birth
Medication management
Pulmonary disease/asthma
Substance abuse (alcohol and drug abuse)
Tobacco use and smoking cessation
Women's health issues
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
120
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
35
Approximate Number of Patients:
100000
