Health Services Research

Health Services Research addresses important issues about access to health care, quality and cost, and utilization of health services. This multidisciplinary field of research studies how social factors, financing systems, technologies, organizational structures and processes, and personal behaviors contribute to health and well-being. Research studies often include patients, clinicians, policymakers and the community to innovate and inform health care. Many researchers explore why-if guidelines exist, or interventions were implemented—the problem still exists. Health services research fills the key gap between cures to care.

Health Services Journal Club

SMHS is launching a new, monthly journal club featuring recent health services research publications from top faculty. You’ll keep up with the latest GW research and find new ways to translate knowledge to enhance your clinical practice. Your in-person attendance is highly encouraged.

All are Welcome! Come join your colleagues for a lively discussion on today’s most compelling topics.

October Health Sciences Research Journal Club Flyer

Where: October 14th, 10 - 11 am, SMHS Ross Hall, Room #737

Selected Paper:
"Remote Patient Monitoring for Hypertension: Feasibility and Outcomes of a Clinic-Based Pilot in a Minority Population": J Prim Care Community Health. 2023 Jan.

Speaker:
Colton Hood, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine
School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Contact:
Aiste Gulla, MD, PhD
a.gulla@gwu.edu

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Introduction to Health Services Research Course/ Badge

8 week, self paced, online course starts October 14th, 2024!

For clinicians interested in skills for Health Services Research (HSR)

  • Conceptual models in a learning health system
  • Quantitative, qualitative and mixed-method methodologies
  • Community-based research strategies
  • Utilization of big data/EMR
  • Funding Mechanisms... and more
Introduction to health Services research flyer with information on the course dates and objectives

An Introduction to Health Services Research has been designed for clinicians interested in developing the skills necessary to engage in health services research (HSR). Learners will be introduced to HSR conceptual models in a learning health system, designing a research trajectory, quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method methodologies, community-based research strategies, ethical considerations in HSR, utilization of big data/EMR, funding mechanisms as well as writing and dissemination.  Each of the nine modules incorporates case studies, lectures, readings, and discussions with experts. Upon course completion, learners will have the knowledge and skills to begin their personal health services research line of inquiry.

Next Steps:

  1. Register before October 4
  2. Apply for tuition remission as GW faculty/staff

Questions? Contact: Leslie Davidson, PhD, Program Director, ldavidson@gwu.edu

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Journal Club Previous articles
September 2024:
Announcing the First Meeting of SMHS Health Services Research Journal Club

Paper: Overcoming structural barriers to diffusion of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis