South Carolina Pediatric Practice Research Network
Status:
Active
Registered Date:
PBRN Acronym:
SCPPRN
PBRN Type:
Pediatric Network (at least 75% are pediatricians or specialize in child health)
Network Category:
Established
City:
Charleston
State:
South Carolina
Zip:
29425
Main Phone:
843-792-2542
PBRN Director Name:
James Roberts
PBRN Director Email:
robertsj@musc.edu
PBRN Principal Investigator 1 Name:
Jimmy Roberts
PBRN Principal Investigator 1 Email:
robertsj@musc.edu
PBRN Contact 1 Name:
Erin Dawley
PBRN Contact 1 Email:
hintone@musc.edu
PBRN Contact 1 Role:
Network Coordinator
Geographic Coverage:
State-wide
Practice/Clinic Location(s):
South Carolina
Network Founded:
2005
PBRN Mission Statement:
The mission of the South Carolina Pediatric Practice Research Network (SCPPRN) is to improve health care for South Carolina children, with special attention to those most at risk, and to enhance primary care practice by conducting collaborative practice-based research.
Current or Past Research Interests / Health Conditions:
Developmental delays, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism
Immunizations
Obesity, physical activity, and/or diet and nutrition
Pulmonary disease/asthma
Tobacco use and smoking cessation
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
75
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
16
Approximate Number of Patients:
273838
