Improving Patient\Population Health: Using 'Why' to Develop a Transformative Research Center

Area of Science:

• Nursing Research
• Population Health Management
• Health Services Research

Background:

• Addressing critical challenges in patient and vulnerable populations requires innovative research strategies.
• The establishment of a new research center was initiated, guided by principles of transformational organizational structures.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish an innovative research center focused on improving patient and population health.
• To create a collaborative environment for researchers across diverse disciplines.

Main Methods:

• Assembled a multidisciplinary team with expertise in cancer, serious illness, and population health.
• Utilized Simon Sinek's "why, how, and what" framework to define the center's purpose and objectives.
• Recruited faculty and staff to support the center's research endeavors.

Main Results:

• Developed a refined mission and vision statement for the center.
• Secured funding for two research proposals and submitted one training grant.
• Successfully recruited key research faculty and administrative personnel.

Conclusions:

• The Center for Improving Patient and Population Health facilitates new partnerships for securing large-scale grants.
• The center enables faster competition for complex grant proposals.
• Integration of students and research staff into the center's operations presents future opportunities.