Reach Out and Read The Science Sessions: Research Through Learning Networks
Nov 2, 2023
Tyson Barker, Chief Science & Innovation Officer at the Institute for Child Success, discusses innovative research on early relational health. He contrasts traditional randomized trials with practical approaches that embed research in real settings. Tyson highlights the importance of balancing internal and external validity when scaling programs. He also explores caregiver-led care models, emphasizing the significance of creating trusting relationships between families and clinicians. The conversation dives into the challenges of maintaining program fidelity while adapting to cultural contexts.
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Tradeoffs Between RCTs And Practice Research
- Traditional randomized controlled trials prioritize causality but often can't be used in applied service settings.
- Practice-based research embraces real-world complexity to learn from ongoing service delivery.
From Research-To-Practice To Practice-Based Knowledge
- Generating knowledge inside practice shortens the decades-long lag from research to real-world use.
- Starting from local context increases external validity and scalability.
Design For Adaptation And External Validity
- Focus on external validity by designing programs that adapt to different local contexts.
- Identify research-based core components, then allow flexible implementation around them.