1. Education, Training and Capacity Building
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A. Train DII science researchers within academic institutions
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Establish a Master of Science (MS) in Improvement & Implementation Science |
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Design and offer DII content and modules for the CTSI Training Program in Translational Science (TPTS) (formerly the K30 mechanism) and other fellowship programs |
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Pursue research training and other professional development support for enhanced curriculum development and teaching of DII methods |
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Stimulate interest in DII science in the university |
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Expand or leverage pilot funding for DII science |
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Strengthen recruitment of DII‐oriented fellows, trainees and faculty |
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B. Enhance CTSI institutions and community partner capacity for activity in DII science
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Develop DII research components/supplements in ongoing/planned clinical research |
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Increase DII research that leverages goals and activities of quality improvement, programs and projects within CSTI partner institutions |
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Increase DII research that leverages the goals and activities of programs and projects outside of the university (e.g., county departments of healthcare, public health, and mental health; healthcare delivery systems; and other institutions) |
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Improve data capture and reporting capacity within CTSI institutions and community partners to facilitate more efficient practice‐based research |
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Identify practice‐level incentives for diverse healthcare providers to participate in DII science |
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Offer professional development (continuing education) programs to build DII research skills in practicing healthcare professionals |
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Collaborate with professional organizations (e.g., family medicine, pediatrics, community clinic associations) to stimulate interest in DII research and practice |
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2. Consultation and Technical Assistance
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Facilitate successful DII funding applications, projects and publications via expert consultation in DII study design, conduct and publication |
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3. Development of Tools and Resources
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Identify and catalogue DII science tools and resources (e.g., funding announcements, conferences, journals, training programs and resources) |
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Create templates for key portions of DII funding applications, model IRB applications and “Plain English” consent forms, and other resources |
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4. Interface with CTSI and other CTSI cores
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A. Coordinate DII activities across CTSI functions (including Community Engagement, Education, Biostatistics, Informatics, Regulatory, Pilot, Evaluation)
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Identify key DII science impacts and develop appropriate measures and tracking methods for DII science program activities and accomplishments |
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Identify funding opportunities and offer grant preparation technical assistance/consultation to expand support to DII opportunities |
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Expand use of a multi‐institution research data repository for DII science applications |
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Strengthen DII science content in training activities |
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Identify opportunities for harmonizing CTSI partner institutional review boards (IRBs) with local healthcare and public health departments |
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Address real and perceived obstacles for investigators undertaking DII research |
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B. Support enhanced public dissemination of research
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Work with existing public affairs/research dissemination infrastructure |
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