POPLAR, the Primary Care Ontario Practice-Based Learning and Research Network

Some of the most substantial opportunities for transformative care, QI and research lie within primary care. Clinical research in primary care means that results are more generalizable to daily practice. Primary care practice-based learning and research networks are key building blocks for knowledge production, dissemination and practice improvement. 

This research poster describes the Primary Care Ontario Learning and Research (POPLAR) network. POPLAR is a provincial initiative that began in 2021. It is funded by the Ministry through INSPIRE-PHC. POPLAR network activities  Include research, QI and EMR data management and use. It is comrised of seven member networks: six based in University Departments of Family Medicine, and one comprised of the Alliance for Healthier Communities member organizations.

Note: This poster was also presented at the 2022 Trillium Primar Care Research Day