The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is emphasizing the importance of Practice-Based Research (PBR) as a practical and real-world approach to advancing clinical research.  Few physicians have training in the importance of and how to implement PBR. We host periodic one-day CME workshops to inform clinical faculty how to conduct PBR within their clinics to advance this important clinical research initiative.

The Value of PBR                    

  • Sets new standards for integrative health through validated methods
  • Advances integrative medicine in preventing and treating chronic disease
  • Highlights the role of natural therapies in both acute and chronic care
  • Expands awareness and access to integrative care across healthcare

PBR Course Learning Objectives

  • Enhance motivation and ability of clinical faculty to direct and conduct funded Practice-Based Research
  • Identify resources, structures, and processes needed to support faculty in conducting PBR
  • Create actionable ideas for multiple PBR projects that engage clinical teams

Practice-Based Research (PBR) and Pragmatic Studies Workshop Materials

PBR Worksheet

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Practical issues in implementing PBR

Wilson Pace, MD, University of Colorado, Denver

Discusses the advances of Integrative Medicine research and how it is influencing the direction of allopathic practice.

Integrative Medicine PBR; BRAVENET and PRIMIER

Jeffery A. Dusek, PhD, Integrative Health Research Center, Penny George Institute for Health and Healing

Discusses the advances of Integrative Medicine research and how it is influencing the direction of allopathic practice.

Overview of PBR Efforts at UC San Diego

Rusty Kallenberg, MD, & William Sieber, PhD, UC San Diego

Learn about opportunities at UC San Diego, and how to move your practice forward with PBR.

Resources and Pilot Grants to Support PBR

Paul J. Mills, PhD, UC San Diego

Discover resources and funding to support your PBR ideas.

Research designs appropriate for PBR

Shahrokh Golshan, PhD, UC San Diego

Presents and discusses different design and statistical issues involved in common and practical PBR trial designs and how to collaborate with a statistician.

Qualitative Assessments

Samantha Hurst, PhD, UC San Diego

Informs attendees about the use of qualitative data in developing contextualized evaluation/research efforts in their practices, including bridging qualitative data with quantitative data in mixed methods designs.

Identifying proper and practical endpoints; The Promise of PROMIS

Rusty Kallenberg, MD, UC San Diego

Discusses the NIH PROMIS questionnaire system and how to use it for PBR.