SPARRC explores a variety of research topics relevant to family medicine.
The purpose of this study is to better understand how factors such as, concerns of patient addiction, illicit use and regulatory scrutiny can influence FPs decisions to use CR opioids among CNMP patients.
Continuity of Care, Stages of Change and DiabetesThe second study conducted by the research network focused on the effect of a long-term physician patient relationship and the progression of Type 2 Diabetes. Michael Parchman, MD from University of Texas Health Science Center Department of Family and Community Medicine was the primary investigator in the study.
Diabetes Outcome StudyThe second study conducted by the research network focused on the effect of a long-term physician patient relationship and the progression of Type 2 Diabetes. Michael Parchman, MD from University of Texas Health Science Center Department of Family and Community Medicine was the primary investigator in the study.
NAMCSSPARRC chose the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS) as its next research study. NAMCS is a National probability sample survey of visits to office-based physicians conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. SPARRC used the National data and analyzed it with their data to create comparison data for family physicians in Texas. A total of 334 forms were received from the 12 physicians that returned survey materials.
Other TAFP ResearchThe TAFP Foundation can financially assist office-based research that enhances family medicine. The research committee reviews projects and awards grants to those acknowledged by the Board of Trustees.