- Level Foundation
- Duration 7 hours
- Course by University of Michigan
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Health research must positively impact the lives of the general population, so the public must receive and interpret research findings in a meaningful way. That is why translating research discoveries into practice is an important phase of the translational research spectrum. In this course, you’ll gain an introduction to the concepts of population health research and the ethical use of data science to drive advances in human health. Specifically, you’ll learn about the computational models used in population health research, the function of community partners in conducting translational research and disseminating findings, as well as the role of population health during health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, Opioid crisis, and the Flint, Michigan, USA water crisis. This is the fourth of five courses in the “Translational Science” series.Modules
Lesson 1.1
4
Readings
- Welcome to Translating Research to Communities
- Pre-Course Survey
- Syllabus
- Acknowledgements
Lesson 1.2
1
Assignment
- What is a Learning Health System?
1
Videos
- Exploring the Role of Health Systems
2
Readings
- A Framework for Value: Creating Learning Health Systems
- Defining a Learning Health System
Lesson 1.3
1
Assignment
- Understanding Community Engagement
3
Readings
- What is Community Engagement?
- U.S. Center for Disease Control: What is Community Engagement?
- Blog: Community Partners and Community Engaged Research
Lesson 2.1
1
Assignment
- Recognizing Community Engagement
3
Videos
- Interview with Rebecca Hasson: Forming Your Research Team
- Interview with Donald Vereen: Building Trust
- Interview with Rogerio Pinto: Forming Collaborations
3
Readings
- Engaging Communities in Research: A Community Perspective
- Why Science Needs Community Engagement
- Why Community Engagement Matters
Lesson 2.2
1
Assignment
- Identifying Study Team Members: Community Research
3
Readings
- The Use of Community Engaged Research Principles to Improve Health: Community Academic Partnerships for Research
- Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR)
- Racial Bias in Pulse Oximetry Measurement
Lesson 3.1
1
Assignment
- Examples of Community Engaged Research that has been Translated back to Basic Science Discoveries
1
Discussions
- Revisiting Your Individual Development Plan (IDP)
5
Readings
- What is PCORI and what does it do?
- The Value of Engagement
- Dissemination of PCOR (Patient Centered Outcomes Research)
- Post Course Survey
- Keep Learning with Michigan Online
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"Translating Research to Communities" is a foundational course in the Science & Engineering domain offered by Coursera, designed to bridge the gap between health research and practical community applications. Under the guidance of expert instructors, learners will explore the critical phase of translating research discoveries into actionable health practices. The course delves into the principles of population health research and emphasizes the ethical application of data science to enhance human health. Participants will gain insights into computational models essential for population health research, understand the pivotal role of community partners in disseminating research findings, and examine the importance of population health during significant health crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the Opioid crisis, and the Flint water crisis. With a total duration of 420 minutes, this course is the fourth installment in the "Translational Science" series. It is available through two subscription options: Starter and Professional, catering to a diverse range of learners seeking to make a meaningful impact in the field of public health.

Vicki Ellingrod