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See MICHIN's complete web site at
http://www.nursing.umich.edu/research/michin/home.html
The Michigan Center for Health Intervention aims to expand investigators'
capacity to develop and test health promotion/restoration interventions using
a phased Random Clinical Trial (RCT) model. The emphasis is on moving nursing
science forward into Phase III (efficacy) RCTs and ultimately to Phase IV
(effectiveness) RCTs in health promotion/restoration.
The Development and Measurement Core, directed by Donna
Algase, provides
support for the critical first steps essential for interventional trials:
development of sound interventions and outcome measures. The core provides
searchable, shared data bases of 1) interventions and outcomes, 2) intervention
protocols and outcomes measures, and 3) consultation on measurement, timing/dosage,
and intervention fidelity.
The Statistical Design and Analysis Core, directed by Rod
Little and David
Ronis, expands the capacity of MICHIN investigators to estimate effects of
clinical trials. It provides consultation in planning trials and developing
statistical design and analysis methodology. This core researches the effects
of treatment preference, tailored treatments, handling missing data, and
alternatives to intent-to-treat analysis for estimated causal effects among
other topics.
The Translation and Dissemination Core, directed by Laurel
Northouse, focuses
on assuring that study designs incorporate essential elements for research
utilization (e.g. cost effectiveness and provider input regarding feasibility)
and distributing findings to lay and professional constituencies, including
policy makers.
The Administrative Core, directed by Carolyn
Sampselle, provides integration
and structure for all center activities. This core assures that 1) center
activities are maximally leveraged, 2) research fosters interdisciplinary
collaboration, and 3) duplication of effort is avoided.
In addition, the Administrative Core solicits, reviews and administers pilot
projects. This activity is coordinated by Barbara
Therrien.
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