Implementation Science & Health Interventions HOBI research
The Implementation Science and Health Interventions team provides leadership and expertise in real-world understanding and integration of health interventions in patient and population settings. They’re making strides in closing disparity gaps and improving health for all.
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Bringing research to the real world
It takes an average of 17 years for a new practice to be incorporated into patient care. Implementation Science and Health Interventions researchers use theory, scientific methods and community engagement to shorten this gap and bring cutting-edge care to those who need it faster.
Mission and vision
Mission: The mission of Implementation Science and Health Interventions is to bring scientific evidence into clinical practice and the community to improve population health and achieve health equity.
Vision: The vision of Implementation Science and Health Interventions is to be a national leader in the development and utilization of innovative methods and approaches to create and translate evidence-based practices into real world clinical and population health settings to achieve health equity in Florida, the United States, and the world.
Improving care and quality through intervention
In seeking interventional solutions to improve care, health outcomes researchers have a lot to consider. They evaluate if a given intervention is being used as intended and if additional provider training or community education is needed. They explore an intended population’s diversity to understand and find tailored solutions to improve intervention practice and identify improvements to increase effectiveness in unique subpopulations. Researchers carefully weigh the cost of interventional solutions and their sustainability to improve access and steward resources well.
A few current interventions being tested by our researchers include:
- A web-based, parent and provider decision-making tool to increase adolescent vaccination.
- A board game to build social connections and reduce smoking initiation.
- A group-based healthy lifestyles and weight loss intervention for teens.
Collaborating with biomedical informatics to speed discovery
In health outcomes and implementation science research, a patient’s unique characteristics, their family, doctor and community are important contributors to their health and wellness. Working closely with HOBI’s biomedical informatics team, our researchers leverage big data, including medical records, insurance databases and disease registries to evaluate health interventions at a population level.
news and updates
Three educators earn award for teaching excellence
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key focus areas
The Villages
Precision Health
The Precision Health Research Center, located in The Villages, Florida, advances health research through innovation, technology, and community collaboration. Its mission is to improve health outcomes by pioneering precision health solutions tailored to aging populations and beyond.
Certificate Program
Implementation science
Using scientific rigor and theoretical frameworks, implementation science brings evidenced-based practices to the real world. Researchers consider several levels of influence on individual outcomes including individual, family, physician, organization (e.g., clinic or school), and cultural factors.
Research
Interventional solutions
Interventional research involves developing and adapting solutions to improve health or reduce disparities. Our researchers are involved in projects to reduce tobacco use, promote a healthy lifestyle and diet, and increase HPV vaccination rates among adolescents. Health interventions often involve the use of communication tools to ensure messages are clear and appropriate.
Meet THE TEAM
health outcomes and implementation science faculty
Leaders in their field
Our team at the University of Florida is a talented group of researchers with backgrounds ranging from health services, epidemiology, economics and psychology.
education for Outcomes
hobi education
Interested in pursuing an education in health outcomes or implementation science?
Whether you're looking to supplement your existing training or build a foundation for a future career, our rigorous programs provide the education and support you'll need.
Free course in Implementation Science
Community Engaged Implementation Science
Learn about the free, online course for "Implementing Models for Policy and Community health Translation."
