Training program to improve patient care through better research methods

Learning Health System training program: PROgRESS-- Patient/ pRactice Outcomes and Research in Effectiveness and Systems Science

NIH-funded research Vanderbilt University Medical Center · NIH-10872157

This program is all about training scientists to find better ways to help patients and improve healthcare, so they can learn how to use effective strategies in real-life situations and make positive changes in health policies for everyone.

Quick facts

Grant typeTraining grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionVanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Nashville, United States)
Project IDNIH-10872157 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This program focuses on developing scientists who are skilled in integrating scientific discovery with patient care to improve healthcare outcomes. It emphasizes three key areas: understanding what strategies work best for patients, implementing these strategies effectively in practice, and influencing health policy to benefit communities. By training post-doctoral researchers in these areas, the program aims to foster collaboration and innovation in healthcare. Participants will engage in interdisciplinary training that prepares them to address real-world healthcare challenges.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients who are part of healthcare systems that are implementing new evidence-based practices.

Not a fit: Patients who are not engaged in healthcare systems or those receiving care outside of the program's focus may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved patient outcomes through more effective healthcare strategies and policies.

How similar studies have performed: Other research in learning healthcare systems has shown promise in improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practices.

Where this research is happening

Nashville, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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