Research Association of Practices of the PBRN Shared Resource
Status:
Inactive
Registered Date:
PBRN Acronym:
RAP
PBRN Type:
Mixed Network (a combination of family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, nursing and/or other specialties)
Network Category:
Established
City:
Cleveland
State:
Ohio
Zip:
44106
Main Phone:
216-368-4622
Website:
PBRN Director Name:
Kurt Stange
PBRN Director Email:
kurt.stange@case.edu
Geographic Coverage:
Regional
Practice/Clinic Location(s):
Ohio
Network Founded:
1992
PBRN Mission Statement:
To catalyze the generation and application of new knowledge relevant to community-based practices and patient populations.
Current or Past Research Interests / Health Conditions:
Behavioral health
Cancer
Cardiovascular disease, including stroke and hypertension
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)
Developmental delays, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism
Diabetes (Type 1 or 2)
Health literacy
Immunizations
Infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS, STDs
Obesity, physical activity, and/or diet and nutrition
Pregnancy and childbirth, including preterm birth
Pulmonary disease/asthma
Substance abuse (alcohol and drug abuse)
Tobacco use and smoking cessation
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
405
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
135
Approximate Number of Patients:
600000
