Southeast Wisconsin Alliance for Translating Research into Practice
Status:
Inactive
Registered Date:
PBRN Acronym:
SWATRP
PBRN Type:
Mixed Network (a combination of family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, nursing and/or other specialties)
Network Category:
Established
City:
Milwaukee
State:
Wisconsin
Zip:
53295
Main Phone:
414-384-2000 x46444
PBRN Director Name:
Jeff Whittle
PBRN Director Email:
jeffrey.whittle@va.gov
Geographic Coverage:
Regional
Practice/Clinic Location(s):
Wisconsin
Network Founded:
2011
PBRN Mission Statement:
The Southeast Wisconsin Alliance for Translating Research into Practice will improve the health and healthcare of Wisconsin residents by encouraging the translation of scientific advances into improvements in the practices of healthcare professionals.
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
Children's health issues
Chronic pain
Coordination of care for complex patients
Dementia, including Alzheimer's disease (brain and nerve conditions)
Depression and other mental health disorders
Functional limitations and physical disabilities
Health literacy
Obesity, physical activity, and/or diet and nutrition
Substance abuse (alcohol and drug abuse)
Current or Past Research Interests Comments :
Cancer: colorectal; Children's health issues: transitions to adult care; Depression and other mental health disorders: PTSD
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
380
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
44
Approximate Number of Patients:
100000
