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Moving toward paradigm-shifting research in health disparities through translational, transformational, and transdisciplinary approaches

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  • Dankwa-Mullan, I.
  • Rhee, K.B.
  • Stoff, D.M.
  • Pohlhaus, J.R.
  • Sy, F.S.
  • Stinson Jr., N.
  • Ruffin, J.

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Translational, transdisciplinary, and transformational research stands to become a paradigm-shifting mantra for research in health disparities. A windfall of research discoveries using these 3 approaches has increased our understanding of the health disparities in racial, ethnic, and low socioeconomic status groups. These distinct but related research spheres possess unique environments, which, when integrated, can lead to innovation in health disparities science. In this article, we review these approaches and propose integrating them to advance health disparities research through a change in philosophical position and an increased emphasis on community engagement. We argue that a balanced combination of these research approaches is needed to inform evidencebased practice, social action, and effective policy change to improve health in disparity communities.

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  • Dankwa-Mullan, I. & Rhee, K.B. & Stoff, D.M. & Pohlhaus, J.R. & Sy, F.S. & Stinson Jr., N. & Ruffin, J., 2010. "Moving toward paradigm-shifting research in health disparities through translational, transformational, and transdisciplinary approaches," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 100(S1), pages 19-24.
  • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2009.189167_0
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2009.189167
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    1. Clare E.B. Cannon, 2020. "Towards Convergence: How to Do Transdisciplinary Environmental Health Disparities Research," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(7), pages 1-23, March.
    2. Foord, David, 2021. "Fitting places in knowledge translation: Biomedical innovation in healthcare practice," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 125(10), pages 1330-1339.
    3. Scarinci, Isabel C. & Moore, Artisha & Benjamin, Regina & Vickers, Selwyn & Shikany, James & Fouad, Mona, 2017. "A participatory evaluation framework in the establishment and implementation of transdisciplinary collaborative centers for health disparities research," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 60(C), pages 37-45.

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