An iterative approach to evaluating impact of CTSA projects using the translational science benefits model
IntroductionDemonstrating the relevance and impact of translational research across diverse settings is crucial making the research-to-practice pipeline more efficient. The Translational Science Benefits Model (TSBM) is a framework used to report societal and health impacts of clinical and translati...
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| author | Kera Swanson Nicole A. Stadnick Nicole A. Stadnick Nicole A. Stadnick Isaac Bouchard Isaac Bouchard Zeying Du Lauren Brookman-Frazee Lauren Brookman-Frazee Lauren Brookman-Frazee Gregory A. Aarons Gregory A. Aarons Gregory A. Aarons Emily Treichler Emily Treichler Emily Treichler Maryam Gholami Borsika A. Rabin Borsika A. Rabin |
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| description | IntroductionDemonstrating the relevance and impact of translational research across diverse settings is crucial making the research-to-practice pipeline more efficient. The Translational Science Benefits Model (TSBM) is a framework used to report societal and health impacts of clinical and translational research.MethodsA four-phase process was used to co-develop 12 TSBM Impact Profiles aimed at evaluating the impact of clinical and translational research and disseminating this information among diverse audiences. Content analysis was used to understand common and unique themes related to the TSBM domains and benefits across 12 projects.ResultsAcross the 12 TSBM Impact Profiles, TSBM benefits covered all four TSBM domains (Clinical, Community, Economic, and Policy), with a notable focus on Clinical and Community-related benefits. TSBM Impact Profiles took an average of 9 h to complete, with each phase taking 1–3 h to complete. Common themes included Clinical Innovation and Care Integration, Advancing Health Equity and Accessibility, Community and Stakeholder Engagement, and Policy and Systems-Level Change. Three case exemplars that contextualize findings from the content analysis are presented.ConclusionThis work validates and extends the processes originally developed by the creators of the TSBM and offers a process-oriented example of its successful application at an external institution & CTSA hub. Co-creating TSBM Impact Profiles and documenting their development ensured that information was synthesized for broad dissemination and accessibility. Results highlight an effective process for capturing a multitude of impacts and benefits across diverse research projects with future efforts aimed at expanding the application of this method. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-84d6f80734fd4d6ea58a53424b9d540d2025-08-20T02:32:23ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Health Services2813-01462025-05-01510.3389/frhs.2025.15356931535693An iterative approach to evaluating impact of CTSA projects using the translational science benefits modelKera Swanson0Nicole A. Stadnick1Nicole A. Stadnick2Nicole A. Stadnick3Isaac Bouchard4Isaac Bouchard5Zeying Du6Lauren Brookman-Frazee7Lauren Brookman-Frazee8Lauren Brookman-Frazee9Gregory A. Aarons10Gregory A. Aarons11Gregory A. Aarons12Emily Treichler13Emily Treichler14Emily Treichler15Maryam Gholami16Borsika A. Rabin17Borsika A. Rabin18UC San Diego Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute Dissemination and Implementation Science Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United StatesUC San Diego Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute Dissemination and Implementation Science Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United StatesDepartment of Psychiatry, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United StatesChild and Adolescent Services Research Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United StatesUC San Diego Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute Dissemination and Implementation Science Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United StatesDepartment of Psychology, California State University, Northridge, CA, United StatesUC San Diego Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute Dissemination and Implementation Science Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United StatesUC San Diego Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute Dissemination and Implementation Science Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United StatesDepartment of Psychiatry, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United StatesChild and Adolescent Services Research Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United StatesUC San Diego Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute Dissemination and Implementation Science Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United StatesDepartment of Psychiatry, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United StatesChild and Adolescent Services Research Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United StatesUC San Diego Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute Dissemination and Implementation Science Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United StatesDepartment of Psychiatry, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United StatesJennifer Moreno Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Diego, CA, United StatesUC San Diego Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United StatesUC San Diego Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute Dissemination and Implementation Science Center, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United StatesHerbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United StatesIntroductionDemonstrating the relevance and impact of translational research across diverse settings is crucial making the research-to-practice pipeline more efficient. The Translational Science Benefits Model (TSBM) is a framework used to report societal and health impacts of clinical and translational research.MethodsA four-phase process was used to co-develop 12 TSBM Impact Profiles aimed at evaluating the impact of clinical and translational research and disseminating this information among diverse audiences. Content analysis was used to understand common and unique themes related to the TSBM domains and benefits across 12 projects.ResultsAcross the 12 TSBM Impact Profiles, TSBM benefits covered all four TSBM domains (Clinical, Community, Economic, and Policy), with a notable focus on Clinical and Community-related benefits. TSBM Impact Profiles took an average of 9 h to complete, with each phase taking 1–3 h to complete. Common themes included Clinical Innovation and Care Integration, Advancing Health Equity and Accessibility, Community and Stakeholder Engagement, and Policy and Systems-Level Change. Three case exemplars that contextualize findings from the content analysis are presented.ConclusionThis work validates and extends the processes originally developed by the creators of the TSBM and offers a process-oriented example of its successful application at an external institution & CTSA hub. Co-creating TSBM Impact Profiles and documenting their development ensured that information was synthesized for broad dissemination and accessibility. Results highlight an effective process for capturing a multitude of impacts and benefits across diverse research projects with future efforts aimed at expanding the application of this method.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frhs.2025.1535693/fullclinical and translational sciencedisseminationevaluationtranslational science benefits model (TSBM)impact |
| spellingShingle | Kera Swanson Nicole A. Stadnick Nicole A. Stadnick Nicole A. Stadnick Isaac Bouchard Isaac Bouchard Zeying Du Lauren Brookman-Frazee Lauren Brookman-Frazee Lauren Brookman-Frazee Gregory A. Aarons Gregory A. Aarons Gregory A. Aarons Emily Treichler Emily Treichler Emily Treichler Maryam Gholami Borsika A. Rabin Borsika A. Rabin An iterative approach to evaluating impact of CTSA projects using the translational science benefits model Frontiers in Health Services clinical and translational science dissemination evaluation translational science benefits model (TSBM) impact |
| title | An iterative approach to evaluating impact of CTSA projects using the translational science benefits model |
| title_full | An iterative approach to evaluating impact of CTSA projects using the translational science benefits model |
| title_fullStr | An iterative approach to evaluating impact of CTSA projects using the translational science benefits model |
| title_full_unstemmed | An iterative approach to evaluating impact of CTSA projects using the translational science benefits model |
| title_short | An iterative approach to evaluating impact of CTSA projects using the translational science benefits model |
| title_sort | iterative approach to evaluating impact of ctsa projects using the translational science benefits model |
| topic | clinical and translational science dissemination evaluation translational science benefits model (TSBM) impact |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frhs.2025.1535693/full |
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