# Dissemination and Implementation Science in Cardiovascular Outcomes (DISCO)

> **NIH NIH K12** · DUKE UNIVERSITY · 2020 · $1,049,082

## Abstract

Project Summary/Abstract
Objectives: The goal of this application is to train a cohort of dissemination and implementation (D&I) scholars
to engage in T4 translational research using rigorous qualitative and quantitative methods to examine the
adoption, uptake, acceptability, affordability, fidelity, and sustainability of proven-effective interventions using
established implementation frameworks to impact heart, lung, and blood diseases and sleep disorders (HLBS).
Rationale and design of the research career development program: The training of scholars in D&I
research involves 38 mentors with expertise in area such as mixed methods/evaluation, pragmatic clinical
trials, health services research/outcomes, health policy. The mentors also have specific expertise in areas
such community engagement, health disparities, measurement, epidemiology, health economics. Each
scholar will have at least two mentors, with at least one from the research track and one from a specific clinical
foci. Scholars must acquire both the knowledge and investigative skills as well as accomplish a body of work
significant enough to demonstrate competence as an investigator. This program is carefully formulated to allow
scholars to acquire the skills needed to become independent investigators.
Key activities in the training plan. We provide a didactic curriculum that comprises elements specifically
designed for this program. The core competencies addressed by this curriculum include: (a) knowledge of the
theories and concepts underlying dissemination and implementation research and evaluation, including mixed
methods and quasi-experimental designs (e.g., step-wedge, adaptive designs); and (b) knowledge of the
theories and concepts underlying research designs and methods. We highlight methods used successfully for
other training programs to recruit and select scholars as well as evaluate scholar progress and the mentoring
experience and mentoring effectiveness.
Planned duration of appointments: 2-3 years
Projected number of scholars: 5 scholars
Intended scholar outcomes: Following participation in the K12 program, scholars will be expected to obtain a
young/new investigator or established investigator award from the NIH or another funding agency. Long-range
goal is to ensure an adequate supply of well-trained researchers to confront the clinical problems HLBS
medicine through well-designed, skillfully conducted and multidisciplinary clinical research.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9973168
- **Project number:** 5K12HL138030-04
- **Recipient organization:** DUKE UNIVERSITY
- **Principal Investigator:** Hayden B Bosworth
- **Activity code:** K12 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $1,049,082
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2017-09-01 → 2022-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9973168

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9973168, Dissemination and Implementation Science in Cardiovascular Outcomes (DISCO) (5K12HL138030-04). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-25 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9973168. Licensed CC0.

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