Types of Community Participation in Research Reported by Practice-Based Research Neworks (N = 46)
| Type of Community Involvement | PBRNs Reporting This Activity N (%) |
|---|---|
| PBRN = practice-based research network. | |
| No community involvement | 22 (48) |
| Input through patient surveys | 1 (2) |
| Study-specific focus groups | 1 (2) |
| Community membership in existing PBRN board or council | 11 (24) |
| Provides review and feedback only | 3 (7) |
| Participates in generating research ideas, analyzing data | 1 (2) |
| Conducts their own research project | 2 (4) |
| Community involvement reported but activities unknown | 5 (11) |
| Plans for increasing community member involvement | 13 (28) |