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The St. Luke’s Applied Research Division conducts innovative research to support patient quality of life, population health, and deliver economic value. We focus on real-world issues in health and health care to address practice, policy, behavior, and the environment, adding value to the lives of the communities we serve.
Areas of Focus
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Clinical and Community Integration
An integrative model of population and community health to create effective linkages between clinical and community settings.
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Concussion & Sports Medicine Research
Research into long-term effects of concussion, including impact on quality of life, to assist in providing effective treatment and management plans for patients.
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Social Drivers of Health
Recognizing that social and environmental factors are primary drivers of health and need to be addressed when focusing on disease prevention and management.
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Suicide Prevention and Behavioral Health
Optimizing screening and treatment to prevent suicide.
Applied Research Publications and Presentations
St. Luke's experts have published studies on a variety of topics, including concussion care, suicide prevention and behavioral health, pediatric complex care, nursing and maternal health.
Investigators and Partners
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Applied Research Medical Director
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St. Luke's Partners
- St. Luke's Sports Medicine Concussion Clinic
- Behavioral health service line
- Community health and engagement department
- St. Luke’s Children’s
- St. Luke’s emergency department/Emergency Medicine of Idaho
- Social work department
- Medical imaging
- Lab services
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External Investigators and Partners
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- Children’s Hospital Colorado
Academic
- Boise State University
- Columbia University
- Idaho State University
- University of Colorado School of Medicine
- University of Idaho
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Washington
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Community
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Several community partners throughout the Treasure Valley including:
- Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline
- Empower Idaho
- Jannus, Inc.
- Idaho Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
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Several community partners throughout the Treasure Valley including:
Contact Us
Support Local Research Opportunities
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To support applied research in our community, please select St. Luke's Research and designate Applied Research under special comments about your donation.
Questions? Call (208) 381-5355.