Category: Health Services/Population Health

Introduction: Historically, researchers have focused on linking research to scientific outputs like publications and grants. But policymakers, the public, and funders care about the larger impact of research (e.g., lives saved, improved cost-effectiveness). Developed in 2017, the Translational Science Benefits Model offers a new approach for evaluating and disseminating the impact of scientific activities on […]

Introduction: Congenital upper extremity differences often carry inherent functional limitations, aesthetic concerns, and the need for surgical treatment. We hypothesize that 1) caregivers of children with these differences will report a significant impact on family life, and 2) this impact would vary based on certain variables, such as insurance status. Methods: Caregivers of patients age […]

Introduction: COVID-19 swept through the United States beginning in March 2020, leading to transitions from in-person to online collaboration and teaching, overhauled lab safety protocols and schedules, and overwhelming clinical responsibilities for physicians. This study examines changes in ICTS members’ engagement with ICTS activities and productivity. Specific aims are to 1) document changes in activity […]

Introduction: The NIH Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program supports the creation of program infrastructure promoting scientific collaboration and improvement in translational research. While most evaluations of these and similar programs focus on scientific outcomes such as grants and publications, few studies investigate the underlying mechanisms through which large infrastructure grants produce scientific or […]

Introduction: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder affecting approximately 100,000 people in the United States. Children with SCD experience severe pain and stroke. A lesser-known side effect can be developmental deficits. Early intervention (EI) can help reduce the impact of deficits. Screening for deficits in the first years of life can support […]

Introduction: Community-based home visiting programs are recommended vehicles for early life-course interventions to prevent childhood obesity. We developed and implemented a proof-of-concept protocol for collecting child weight and length or height data for children aged 6 months to 5 years through Parents as Teachers (PAT) affiliates that were geographically dispersed throughout the United States. Methods: […]

Introduction: Compared to all other racial/ethnic groups in the United States (US), Indigenous People (IP) suffer from the largest mental health, substance use, and physical health disparities. Ethnicity and race play a role in the quality of care and treatment patients receive within the medical system. Specifically, discrimination and bias are associated with health disparities […]

Introduction: Patients of low socioeconomic status (SES) are disproportionately affected by chronic disease, which can often be prevented or treated with healthy lifestyle interventions. Identifying factors preventing healthy lifestyle changes for low SES patients could facilitate the provision of effective counseling to lower their disease burden. Methods: Undergraduate students at the Washington University in St. […]

Introduction: When individuals are in duress, they often neglect health habits. Research shows romantic partners often adopt similar health habits. This study sought to examine the relationship between health habits and current health status in stressed couples during the winter (2020-21) peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Different gender couples (i.e., male/female; N=228, n=114) completed […]

Introduction: COVID-19 has infected millions to date, resulting in significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Despite the development of several COVID-19 vaccines, the availability, acceptability, distribution, and uptake of these vaccines has not been sufficient for reaching the 70% vaccination rate required globally to end the pandemic. Implementation science is well-suited to address these issues, and […]