RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Practice-based Research Networks (PBRNs) Bridging the Gaps between Communities, Funders, and Policymakers
JF The Journal of the American Board of Family
                Medicine
JO J Am Board Fam Med
FD American Board of Family Medicine
SP 630
OP 635
DO 10.3122/jabfm.2016.05.160080
VO 29
IS 5
A1 Anne H. Gaglioti
A1 James J. Werner
A1 George Rust
A1 Lyle J. Fagnan
A1 Anne Victoria Neale
YR 2016
UL http://www.jabfm.org/content/29/5/630.abstract
AB In this commentary, we propose that practice-based research networks (PBRNs) engage with funders and policymakers by applying the same engagement strategies they have successfully used to build relationships with community stakeholders. A community engagement approach to achieve new funding streams for PBRNs should include a strategy to engage key stakeholders from the communities of funders, thought leaders, and policymakers using collaborative principles and methods. PBRNs that implement this strategy would build a robust network of engaged partners at the community level, across networks, and would reach state and federal policymakers, academic family medicine departments, funding bodies, and national thought leaders in the redesign of health care delivery.