title: A problem-based approach to teaching outcomes research in family medicine residency.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This study's objective was to introduce research concepts and skills in family medicine residency through a problem-based course.
  
  
  METHODS
  Eight third-year residents per year in 3 academic years participated. Groups of two-three were presented with the task of developing, executing, and reporting on a small research project within the family medicine clinic.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Residents' research skills and attitudes toward research improved. The projects resulted in successful presentations to colleagues and submissions to national conferences and peer-reviewed journals.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This problem- based approach to research education for family medicine residents is productive and enjoyable.
authors.affiliation: Department of Community and Family Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27110, USA. truls.ostbye@duke.edu
authors.forename: Truls
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ostbye
authors.forename: Katrina M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Krause
authors.forename: Margaret
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gradison
authors.forename: Eric L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Eisenstein
authors.forename: Galen S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Wagner
mesh_terms: D005194:Family Practice / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000379:methods*; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D018794:Problem-Based Learning / Q000379:methods*; D015397:Program Evaluation