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Project Number: UA6 MC 15585-04
Grantee: American Academy of Pediatrics
Department/Center: Department of Research / Primary Care Research
Project Date: 09/01/2009

Final Report

Pending

Principal Investigator

Richard C. (Mort) Wasserman, MD
85 S. Prospect Street
Burlington VT, VT  05405
Phone: (802) 656-3046
FAX: (802) 656-9197
Email: Richard.Wasserman@uvm.edu

Age

  • Infancy (0-12 months)
  • Toddlerhood (1-2 years)
  • Early Childhood (3-5 years)
  • Middle Childhood (6-11 years)
  • Adolescence (12-18 years)

Abstract

PROBLEM: The paucity of knowledge derived from research in primary care, the consequent lack of guideline credibility for primary care practitioners, and practitioners' sub-optimal adherence to guidelines leads to adverse effects on the quality of care and the health of children. The work of this project directly addresses the following MCH Strategic Research Issues: #I Public health service systems and infrastructures at the community, state and/or national levels, as they apply to different maternal and child health populations based on demographic, epidemiological, and/or other factors; #II MCH services and systems of care efforts to eliminate health disparities and barriers to health care access for MCH populations; #III. Services and systems to assure quality of care for MCH populations; #IV. Promoting the healthy development of MCH populations. GOAL(S) AND OBJECTIVES: Pediatric Research in Office Settings (PROS), the AAP's national research network of pediatric primary care practitioners, will address these problems by accomplishing the following goals: (1) Develop new research ideas and conduct research on critical child health issues; (2) Promote and inform the development of evidence-based guidelines through network research for use by practitioners to improve child health care services; (3) Disseminate critical information on research findings and guidelines developed to child health professionals, policy makers, and the public. METHODOLOGY: Pediatric Research in Office Settings (PROS), a practice-based research network of the AAP, conducts research to address project goals and objectives. New projects are developed at semi-annual meetings of state representatives. PROS practitioners collect research data in community-based pediatric practice sites. Research staff analyze data and report results. COORDINATION: Results are used to inform guidelines and policies and are disseminated via publications and through collaborations with policymakers, educators, and leadership at the American Academy of Pediatrics. EVALUATION: Progress towards achievement of project objectives is monitored through tracking of evaluation measures and regular reporting to MCHB.

Publications

Pending

Keywords

Primary Care, Clinical Practice, Medical Home, Well-Child Pediatric Care

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