Victorian primary care practice-based Research and Education Network
Status:
Active
Registered Date:
PBRN Acronym:
VicREN
PBRN Type:
Family Medicine Network (at least 75% are Family Medicine Clinicians)
Network Category:
Established
Street Address:
Level 4, Medical Building, The University of Melbourne
City:
Melbourne Australia
State:
International
Zip:
3010
PBRN Director Name:
Maria Stambas
PBRN Director Email:
maria.stambas@unimelb.edu.au
Geographic Coverage:
State-wide
Practice/Clinic Location(s):
Outside of US
Network Founded:
2007
PBRN Mission Statement:
VicREN is a practice-based research network (PBRN) managed by the University of Melbourne that enables collaboration between community-based health care practices, community members and academic institutions.
VicREN aims to encourage the conduct of evidence-based primary care practice by:
supporting collaborative practice-based primary care research that makes a difference to health outcomes and experiences of care
providing primary care providers and patients with opportunities to engage in research, access research expertise and other development opportunities...
Current or Past Research Interests / Health 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
Diabetes (Type 1 or 2)
Immunizations
Infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS, STDs
Medication management
Population health
Substance abuse (alcohol and drug abuse)
Women's health issues
Other health or disease related interests
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
700
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
700
Approximate Number of Patients:
0
Affiliations:
Academic Institution
Other
Affiliation Notes:
Academic Institution:
Other:
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