Southern Primary-care Urban Research Network
Status:
Inactive
Registered Date:
PBRN Acronym:
SPUR-Net
PBRN Type:
Family Medicine Network (at least 75% are Family Medicine Clinicians)
Network Category:
Established
City:
Houston
State:
Texas
Zip:
77098
PBRN Director Name:
Anthony Brown
PBRN Director Email:
anthonyb@bcm.edu
Geographic Coverage:
Local or City-wide
Practice/Clinic Location(s):
Texas
Network Founded:
2000
PBRN Mission Statement:
To improve the quality and safety of health care in primary care settings. Clinician-members of SPUR-Net’s constituent organizations engage in research projects that seek to identify and solve problems commonly encountered in their practices. SPUR-Net provides the research infrastructure and methodological expertise needed to complete the projects. The projects are designed to maximize the gathering of data, to minimize additional paperwork, and to avoid disruption of patient services in the clinics. Through its various research projects, SPUR-Net strives to enhance the professional and...
Current or Past Research Interests / Health Conditions:
Cardiovascular disease, including stroke and hypertension
Care transitions
Chronic pain
Comparative effectiveness research on improving healthcare systems and/or patient experiences
Dementia, including Alzheimer's disease (brain and nerve conditions)
Diabetes (Type 1 or 2)
Health literacy
Immunizations
Obesity, physical activity, and/or diet and nutrition
Medication management
Substance abuse (alcohol and drug abuse)
Tobacco use and smoking cessation
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
300
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
32
Approximate Number of Patients:
900000
