RAPID-LHS Center
Embedded Research Projects
All RAPID-LHS scientists will conduct embedded projects in academic or community-based health systems, focusing on:
· patient-centered outcomes research
· dissemination and implementation science
· health policy and public health
· stakeholder engagement and health equity
· methods advancement
Through the conduct of a research project embedded in the health system, RAPID-LHS scientist will demonstrate the following competencies:
· access to members of the community to create projects that address community health needs
· direct engagement with health system leaders, as well as local operational leaders and clinicians related to their embedded project
· a strong foundation in research design, methods, and analytics
· increasing independence in critical thinking
· use of state-of-the-art methodological approaches
· comprehensive understanding of relationships between the health sciences and health care delivery
The RAPID-LHS Center provides the following research resources to RAPID-LHS scientists:
· Community Engagement Studio (required) to solicit community input on the research project to understand community priorities and needs and assess feasibility
· LHS Platform presentation (required) to gain input from methodologists and clinical operational leaders
· Research Data Analysis Core (RDAC) initial consultation (required) and additional support as deemed necessary