Lecture 4: Statistics and Probability Seminar
Time, Day, Date, Venue : Wednesday, 8th Jan, 3:00-4:00 pm, Ramanujan Hall
Speaker: Samiran Ghosh
Affiliation: UT Health Houston
Title: The intervention is efficacious, but will it be acceptable in a
real-world setting?” Welcome to the world of Implementation Science
Abstract : "Intervention science is a multidisciplinary field that focuses
on the design, implementation, and evaluation of interventions aimed at
improving health, social, or behavioral outcomes. These interventions can
include drugs, devices, and even policy-level or economic interventions.
While research studies continue to demonstrate successful interventions
that improve healthcare, their dissemination remains relatively slow.
Multiple studies show a significant gap between the adoption of effective
interventions in practice, which, if addressed, could result in a decrease
in human suffering, reduced mortality, and ultimately, an improvement in
public health.
In this talk, we will explore the science of implementation science,
particularly through the lens of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). We
will address the challenges of implementing and disseminating
interventions, illustrating key points with practical examples. Hybrid
effectiveness-implementation studies provide a promising approach by
simultaneously evaluating both the effectiveness of interventions and the
processes of their implementation in real-world settings. Throughout this
discussion, we will highlight both the challenges and successes of
implementation efforts across diverse contexts. By emphasizing the
importance of effective implementation, we can ensure that health
interventions deliver their intended impact, ultimately improving health
outcomes and advancing public health objectives."