RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Practice Benefit from Participating in a Practice-based Research Network Study of Postpartum Depression: A National Research Network (NRN) Report
JF The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine
JO J Am Board Fam Med
FD American Board of Family Medicine
SP 455
OP 464
DO 10.3122/jabfm.2010.04.090246
VO 23
IS 4
A1 Barbara P. Yawn
A1 Wilson Pace
A1 Allen Dietrich
A1 Susan Bertram
A1 Margary Kurland
A1 Deborah Graham
A1 Jessica Huff
A1 Liliana Rocca
A1 Peter Wollan
YR 2010
UL http://www.jabfm.org/content/23/4/455.abstract
AB Background: At the midpoint of a large clinical trial taking place in a practice-based research network (PBRN), we asked leaders of the enrolled practices about the impact of participating in a PBRN study.Methods: Using semistructured interviews, the lead study nurse and physician from each site were queried about the impact of study participation on issues related to the study topic of postpartum depression (PPD) as well as any other impacts on the practice not directly related to PPD. From the results, initial themes were identified by 3 of the investigators (BPY, SB, MK) and confirmed by all the authors. Interviewee responses were grouped by theme.Results: Forty-eight study leaders from 28 solo, moderately sized group and residency practices were interviewed during a period of 60 days. Practices were located in 20 different states, and 54% were in rural communities. Six major themes emerged. Study participation led to: (1) the recognition of the need for systematic approaches; (2) more effective teamwork and communication within the practice; (3) adaptation and extension of the PPD study tools and a systematic approach to the care of other chronic conditions; (4) increased professional self-worth and community recognition; (5) opportunity and support for staff members to “stretch” into new roles; and (6) increased research literacy within the practice.Conclusions: Participating in a PBRN research study can provide advantages to practices that extend beyond the study's specific purpose and content. These results provide further support for the value of PBRN research funding.