Residents' Views on Research and Quality Improvement Training Can Guide Practice-Based Research Network Collaboration.

Background And Objectives: This study was conducted by the West Virginia Practice-Based Research Network Learning Collaborative to assess research activity, confidence, and attitudes toward residency programs' research and quality improvement requirements and inform the integration of the state-wide practice-based research network (PBRN) as mentors to support practice transformation implementation initiatives across various resident training sites in West Virginia.

Methods: This pilot study assessed residents' attitudes regarding (1) research activity, (2) confidence and (3) requirements of their program in research and quality improvement training by using an anonymous survey, administered during regular residency meetings.

Results: Of the 68 residents,representing four DO and MD Family Medicine residency programs in West Virginia, 40 (58.