Chunk #7 — METHODS AND RESULTS — Common Elements of the CPBR approach — 1) Community participation in determining research agenda — Example of application to a PBRN
At its first annual member meeting, RIOS Net conducted a nominal group process to identify priority clinical topics for the network to focus on. Based on the results of this group process, the BOD established seven clinical topics as network priorities. The CAB reviewed these seven topics and network staff presented the list of priorities to community meetings around the state. As a result of these discussions, community members identified three additional priority clinical topics that were then endorsed by the BOD. One of these network priorities is improved integration of medical care with TM/CAM care received by patients.
