Improving how health treatments are adopted in clinical practice.
Official title: Implementation Science and Equity: Administrative Core
Funded at University of Kansas Medical Center · NIH-10927186 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure that new and effective health treatments and prevention methods are used in everyday healthcare, and it’s designed for researchers and healthcare providers who want to work together to tackle any challenges in bringing these solutions to patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kansas Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kansas City, United States) |
| Project start | September 11, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $824,030 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM139733-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10927186 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who are affected by health conditions that require new treatment approaches or interventions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not seeking new treatment options or who are not affected by conditions targeted by the research may not benefit from this initiative.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the adoption of effective health treatments and prevention strategies into clinical practice by developing a structured approach to implementation science and health equity. It aims to create a collaborative environment that supports researchers and healthcare providers in understanding and overcoming barriers to implementing new health interventions. The project will establish a robust administrative core to coordinate research efforts, provide mentorship, and develop resources that facilitate the integration of innovative health solutions into everyday healthcare settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to faster and more effective adoption of health interventions, improving patient outcomes and access to care.
How similar studies have gone: Other research in implementation science has shown promise in improving the adoption of health interventions, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
-
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Befort, Christie — University of Kansas Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Befort, Christie
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
-
Improving colorectal cancer screening and follow-up care.
This study is working to help more people get screened for colorectal cancer and receive the follow-up care they need, especially those who haven't been screened much before, so that everyone can have better access to important health checks and improve their overall health.
-
Making HIV prevention and care easier for Ugandan youth
A Ugandan study is testing ways to help adolescents and young adults (15–24) prevent HIV and stay healthy, using long-acting PrEP and youth-friendly services.
-
Innovative HIV Prevention and Care Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults in Uganda
A Ugandan research team is testing practical, youth-focused strategies to help 15-24 year-olds using HIV prevention or treatment services stay healthy and engaged in care.
-
How Poverty and the Environment Affect Heart Disease in Haiti and Beyond
This grant studies how poverty-related factors like food insecurity, stress, and pollution contribute to heart disease and aims to follow a large group of adults to better understand and prevent the disease.
-
Resilient HIV Implementation for LGBTQ Youth in Africa and Beyond
A program to help young people ages 15–24 who are at risk for or living with HIV, especially sexual and gender minority youths, access better HIV prevention and care through real-world health practice improvements.
-
Regional hub to speed up ending HIV with practical science
A regional collaboration will translate proven HIV interventions into real-world practice to reduce new infections across priority areas.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.