About UsThe Oklahoma Physicians Resource / Research Network (OKPRN) was established in October 1994, as a collaborative project of the Oklahoma Academy of Family Physicians and the University of Oklahoma Department of Family and Preventative Medicine, Oklahoma City. Initial funding was provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration.
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List of OKPRN AccomplishmentsMission
The mission of the network is to provide community physicians with access to information, education, research and technology in ways that enhance their practices and to generate new knowledge through practice-based research.
Resources
Resources provided to members include information technology and training, research training, staff training, e-mail consultations, summaries of clinical topics, and assistance with quality improvements.
Research
Many of the challenges faced by OKPRN members are best addressed through research. In collaboration with academic researchers, OKPRN members have participated in a variety of research projects. These studies are often published in peer reviewed journals and presented at regional and national meetings. Individual projects have been founded by the Presbyterian Health Foundation, the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the Oklahoma State Medical Association and the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
Membership
All primary health care professionals in good standing with their Oklahoma licensing board are eligible for OKPRN membership.
Active members sign a letter of agreement outlining the benefits and responsibilities of membership. Affiliate membership is also permitted with no obligations, but less access to resources.
For further information about OKPRN, please call the Family Health Foundation of Oklahoma at: (405) 842-0484, or send an e-mail to the site administartor:
Map of OKPRN Provider Sites
(230+ providers at 90+ locations) Watch OKPRN Promotional Video
(1 minute mpg movie)Benefits of membership
POpportunities to interact with other network members. OUHSC faculty, staff from Oklahoma's eight family practice residency programs and guest speakers from other networks.
PUpdates on new and emerging technologies: internet, e-mail, electronic medical records (EMR), and other hot topics.
PImproved access to the medical literature with assistance of library and and information sciences experts at the OUHSC.
PMembers can utilize the expertise of Practice Enhancement Assistants (PEAs), who can assist in a great variety of projects and in problem solving, including technical, administrative and practice related issues.
PAssistance with quality assessment and patient satisfaction surveys.
PAccess to the clinical expertise of OUHSC faculty and other OKPRN members throughout the state.
POpportunities to participate in primary care research from idea generation through analysis, dissemination and implementation of results.
PInput into topics addressed in Primary Exchange, a user-directed journal for Oklahoma family physicians.
POpportunities to participate in research and technology mini-fellowship programs.