Health Systems: Data Science, Design, and Implementation Science
About Health Systems: Data Science, Design, and Implementation Science Research
Faculty in this signature area advance knowledge regarding health systems and services to improve health and care delivery outcomes across organizational and public health contexts. Their research transforms health systems through the integration of data science and informatics, human-centered design, and implementation science, with a shared commitment to innovation and health equity.
Representative areas of inquiry include:
- Conducting health services research that drives care delivery, policy, and equitable system transformation;
- Using and developing conceptual models to analyze complex systems and guide improvements to care delivery and public health services;
- Designing and implementing innovative solutions that are human-centered and enhance patient experience, population health, and workforce well-being;
- Applying informatics and data-driven approaches to optimize health, care quality, decision-making, and system performance;
- Translating evidence into practice through implementation science and user-engaged methods.
Explore faculty profiles to learn more about specific research interests and studies in this area.
Signature Research Areas
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Aging Care and Outcomes for Older Adults
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Community Engagement and Partnerships
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Health and Well-Being of Children and Families
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Health Equity and Social Justice
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Health Systems: Data Science, Design, and Implementation Science
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Mental, Psychosocial, and Behavioral Health and Well-Being
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Symptom Science and Supportive Care
More About Research on Health Systems: Data Science, Design, and Implementation Science
Research News
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Meet Michelle Chui: Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor
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Dr. Susan Passmore Featured on the Health Promotion Practice Podcast
Susan Racine Passmore, PhD, joined The Health Promotion Practice (HPP) Podcast to share her research team’s work to advance vaccine uptake among pediatric populations in rural Wisconsin.
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Dr. Megan Zuelsdorff’s Work on Healthy Aging Featured on WPR
Megan Zuelsdorff, PhD, was recently featured in an article from Wisconsin Public Radio about attempts to promote healthy aging in Wisconsin.
Resources from Researchers
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The Data Science Institute collaborates with on- and off-campus researchers, industry, and community partners to solve problems and speed the pace of discovery.