Building Practice-Based Research Networks: Forging Practical
Science/Field Collaborations
8:30-10:00 January 30th, room 305
A Colloquium and Opportunities for Consultation
Dr. John Brekke, University of Southern California SSW
A PBRN Is defined as a collaboration between practitioners and academic partners who come together to understand real-world problems observed in daily practice, engage in solution-focused research, and then use the results to improve practice/service. Although varied in size and form, this involves service providers and field leaders coming together to identify key topics/questions directly impacting the field, engaging with researchers toward answering these questions, and using the results to improve service delivery or other targeted aspects of field needs. Although there is a history of use in some areas of service and care, PBRNs are newer to social services—and bring strong potential to help develop timely, sustainable partnerships.
Dr. John Brekke (USC School of Social Work) will describe his experience in helping to form a PBRN focused on health disparities of people who experience severe and persistent mental illness. Dr. Brekke will use that experience to illustrate aims, strategies, challenges, and solution building—with an eye to helping our community consider possibilities. PBRNs are a potentially useful form of engagement, consistent with our Innovation to Impact aims. We will have other opportunities for discussion with Dr. Brekke later that date, which will soon be posted.
Please join us in learning more about and discussing these partnership avenues!
