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Bioterrorism Preparedness of Family Physicians
Study Description and Methods
This was a survey conducted to compare the family physician members of the AAFP National Research Network with U.S. family physicians in general, while examining and promoting the health care system's readiness for a bioterrorist event and other public health emergencies through the development of new evidence, tools and models.
Specific Aims and Objectives
With this study we aimed to:
- Develop and test the AAFP National Surveillance Network, including:
- Recruitment of 300 sentinel family physicians in 15 states.
- Sentinel physician training and participation in influenza reporting.
- Testing the sentinel physicians’ ability to report on specific syndromes by reporting on “trial” cases.
- The sentinel family physicians will become known, local community experts in bioterrorism and emerging public health threats.
- Establish effective communication linkages between the AAFP National Surveillance Network and local, state, regional and national bioterrorism and public health threats programs, especially those in local and state departments of public health.
Timeline
This project was conducted from October of 2000 through September of 2001.
Status
This project is currently closed. Please see below for key findings, presentations and publications from this study.
Contact Information
For additional information about this study, please contact:
James Galliher, PhD
Research Director
AAFP National Research Network
1-800-274-2237 x3120
jgallihe@aafp.org
James Galliher, PhD
Research Director
AAFP National Research Network
1-800-274-2237 x3120
jgallihe@aafp.org
Presentations
Poster presentation, APHA 130th Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. Nov 11, 2002.
Frederick M. Chen, MD, John Hickner, MD, Kenneth S. Fink, MD, James Galliher, PhD, Helen Burstin, MD. “On the front lines: Family physicians’ preparedness for bioterrorism."
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: PBRN Grantee Meeting, January 14, 2003.
James M. Galliher, PhD, Clark B. Hanmer, MD, John Hickner, MD, MS, Thomas V. Stewart, Herbert F. Young, MD, MA. "Investigating the Representativeness of PBRNs: Physician Preparedness for Bioterrorism and Other Public Health Emergencies."
Frederick M. Chen, MD, John Hickner, MD, Kenneth S. Fink, MD, James Galliher, PhD, Helen Burstin, MD. “On the front lines: Family physicians’ preparedness for bioterrorism."
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: PBRN Grantee Meeting, January 14, 2003.
James M. Galliher, PhD, Clark B. Hanmer, MD, John Hickner, MD, MS, Thomas V. Stewart, Herbert F. Young, MD, MA. "Investigating the Representativeness of PBRNs: Physician Preparedness for Bioterrorism and Other Public Health Emergencies."
Key Findings and Publications
Only one quarter of family physicians felt prepared to respond to a bioterrorist event. However, training in bioterrorism preparedness was significantly associated with physicians’ perceived ability to respond effectively to an attack. Primary care physicians need more training in bioterrorism preparedness and easy access to public health and medical information in the event of a bioterrorist attack.
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This study was funded by a grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
