Transdisciplinary translational behavioral (TDTB) research: opportunities, barriers, and innovations
Transdisciplinary translational behavioral (TDTB) research: opportunities, barriers, and innovations
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DOI:
10.1007/s13142-015-0367-3
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发表时间:
2016-03-01
影响因子:
3.6
通讯作者:
Shirley, Mariela C.
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作者:
Czajkowski, Susan M.;Lynch, Minda R.;Shirley, Mariela C.
The translation of basic behavioral science discoveries into practical strategies represents a promising approach to developing more effective preventive interventions to improve health. Since translational research inevitably involves making use of diverse perspectives from multiple disciplines, it is best conducted as a transdisciplinary enterprise. In this paper, we discuss current strategies used by NIH to support transdisciplinary translational behavioral (TDTB) research, summarize successful efforts, and highlight challenges encountered in conducting such work (ranging from conceptual to organizational to methodological). Using examples from NIH-funded projects we illustrate the potential benefits of, and barriers to, pursuing this type of research and discuss next steps and potential future directions for NIH-supported TDTB research.