Implementation Science Core

The I-HEAL Focused Program Award will extend the successful collaboration among study investigators to advance the science of implementation within the field of TBI with the core’s consultation model. The goals of the ISC (Implementation Science Core) are to support individual projects, provide mentorship in IS (Implementation Science), and support dissemination efforts of knowledge translation products and overall development of the I-HEAL Toolshed with partners in the Community Engagement Council. I-HEAL uses a Human-Centered Design (HCD) process that guides the design and implementation of the proposed I-HEAL projects. HCD is an approach that “centers” end-users (i.e., the people who will ultimately use or benefit from a product or service) by integrating them into every aspect of the design process.

Overview of ISC impact

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ISC Objectives:

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    Provide mentorship and training for the next generation of TBI focused implementation scientists to democratize implementation and knowledge translation expertise in the field of TBI research
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    Identify and facilitate implementation focused training and professional activities for I-HEAL investigators, that are available within and beyond the VA/DOD network.

ISC Core

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Jolie Haun, PhD, EdS

Multi-Principal Investigator Director of Implementation Science Core

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Cassandra Decker, MA

Project Manager, Qualitative Researcher

The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of the Department of Veterans Affairs or any other U.S. government agency. This work is funded by DOD CDMRP Award Number HT9425-23-1-0621 for Improving Health Care Access and Engagement for Veterans and Service Members with TBI Morbidity (I-HEAL). This material is the result of work supported with resources and the use of facilities at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital. The administering institution for this work is the Tampa VA Research and Education Foundation.