title: Evaluating the Development, Implementation and Dissemination of a Multisite Card Study in the WWAMI Region Practice and Research Network.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Practice-based research networks (PBRNs) promote the conduct of research in real-world settings by engaging primary care clinicians as champion research collaborators. Card studies are brief surveys administered to patients or clinicians at the point of care. The objective of this paper is to describe the design and evaluation of a card study methodology that the WWAMI Region Practice and Research Network (WPRN) used to develop research partnerships across multiple member sites.
  
  
  METHODS
  We used a collaborative model to develop, implement and disseminate the results of a network-wide card study to assess patient preferences for weight loss in primary care. After the card study data collection was completed, we conducted individual and focus group interviews and a brief survey of participating practice champions.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Increased research engagement and personal and professional developments were the primary motivators for participating in the development of the card study. Increasing research activity at practices and learning information about patients were motivators for implementing the study. Their participation resulted in champions reporting increased confidence in collaborating on research projects as well as the development of new clinical services for patients.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This collaborative model positively influenced research capacity in the WPRN and may be a useful strategy for helping PBRNs conducted translational research.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, Institute of Translational Health Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
authors.forename: Allison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cole
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, Institute of Translational Health Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
authors.forename: Gina A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Keppel
authors.affiliation: Division of Family Medicine, Peace Health, Vancouver, Washington, USA.
authors.forename: Adriana
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Linares
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA.
authors.forename: William
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Alto
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, Multicare Health, Tacoma, Washington, USA.
authors.forename: William
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Kriegsman
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, USA.
authors.forename: Alex
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Reed
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, Idaho State University in Pocatello, ID, USA.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Holmes
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
authors.forename: Mathini
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mohanachandran
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, Institute of Translational Health Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
authors.forename: Laura-Mae
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Baldwin
mesh_terms: D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D017144:Focus Groups; D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000628:therapy; D050177:Overweight; D010358:Patient Participation; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D057170:Translational Research, Biomedical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States; D015431:Weight Loss
keywords: community engagement; primary care; translational research