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Four CATALyST scholars selected to train as learning health system scientistsKP Washington, UW, WSU, and the VA join forces in a new research training program aimed at transforming health care.
learning health system, PCORI, training, AHRQ
2019-01-02
Why does Cara Lewis study implementation science?We profile the KPWHRI associate investigator, a clinical psychologist who also studies social factors that affect health.
implementation science, social factors
2018-12-20
Let’s put measurement-based care in behavioral health treatmentDr. Cara Lewis reflects on using implementation science to integrate patient-reported symptoms into behavioral health care.
research, mental health, behavioral health, health services, implementation science, measurement
2018-12-19
Co-designing health care with patients: A how-to guideDr. Clarissa Hsu writes about a quality improvement project that equalized power between patients and staff.
primary care, patient-centered care, clinical quality improvement, shared decision making
2018-12-11
10 ways we made a healthier world in 2018Kaiser Permanente Washington research tackled problems like obesity, suicide—and care that doesn’t promote health
obesity, suicide, low-value care
2018-12-10
Ensuring safe medications for older adults & pregnant womenIn this short video, Dr. Sascha Dublin tells why KP is an ideal place to pursue her passion: Research to help vulnerable patients get the right drug treatment.
healthy aging, pregnancy, medication safety
2018-12-07
Young adults with cancer speak about balancing hope and riskThe first Clare Project study asked about values and care preferences. Project leaders are now building on that foundation.
cancer, decision-making, Clare Project, young adults, youth
2018-11-19
