RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Fifty Years of Connection: Characterizing the Social Network of a Primary Care Research Organization
JF The Annals of Family Medicine
JO Ann Fam Med
FD American Academy of Family Physicians
SP 333
OP 335
DO 10.1370/afm.3126
VO 22
IS 4
A1 Gebauer, Sarah C.
A1 Kueper, Jacqueline K.
A1 Varda, Danielle
A1 Lawlor, Jennifer A.
A1 Westfall, John M.
A1 Brown, Judith Belle
YR 2024
UL http://www.annfammed.org/content/22/4/333.abstract
AB PURPOSE This study marks the 50th anniversary of NAPCRG (formerly the North American Primary Care Research Group) by examining social connections among members.METHODS This descriptive social network analysis was conducted via the Program to Analyze, Record, and Track Networks to Enhance Relationships (PARTNER) survey tool.RESULTS Responses from 906 participants resulted in 1,721 individuals with 5,196 partner relationships. Most relationships (60%) were characterized as having an integrated level of collaboration. Many relationships led to a research paper (58%) or a grant (34%).CONCLUSIONS This social network analysis of NAPCRG members’ relationships described over 5,000 relationships, many producing publications, grants, and perceived advancements in primary care.