Training researchers to improve health care practices
Promoting Embedded Research in a Learning Health System
This study is all about helping researchers at Johns Hopkins University learn better ways to find out what treatments work best for patients, so they can improve health care for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11004265 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on training embedded investigators at Johns Hopkins University to apply effective research methods that generate useful knowledge for health care systems. The program emphasizes comparative effectiveness research and patient-centered outcomes research, aiming to enhance the skills of researchers who work directly within clinical and operational settings. Participants will engage in a comprehensive 11-month training program that includes online learning, group workshops, and practical projects tailored to address specific health care needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are health care professionals and researchers involved in clinical and operational health care settings who are looking to enhance their research skills.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in health care research or do not have access to the training programs may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health care practices and better patient outcomes through the application of rigorous research methods.
How similar studies have performed: Similar training initiatives have shown success in enhancing research capabilities within health systems, indicating a promising approach to improving health care outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Segal, Jodi B. — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Segal, Jodi B.
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 below.