Our research portfolio
HPRF’s research agenda includes behavioral intervention research, survey-based research, clinical trials, medical records research and basic science.
Behavioral intervention research
HPRF’s relationship with HealthPartners Health Behavior Group increases its capacity to conduct behavioral intervention research to improve real-world practice. Examples of research topics in this area are:
- Physical activity and healthy eating
- Weight loss and maintenance
- Tobacco cessation
Survey-based research
HPRF has a full-service Data Collection Center dedicated to gathering data from survey-based observational studies by providing these services:
Develop questionnaires
- Pre-test
- Code open-ended questions
- Monitor, manage and quality control
- Track and manage database
- Abstract electronic medical record data
- Computer-assisted telephone interviewing
- Data entry
- Generate mailing labels and telephone numbers for research participants
Clinical Trials
HPRF is an ideal setting for clinical trials and clinical research. The connection to HealthPartners allows access to a large, diverse population of patients. In addition to the ready availability of clinics for clinical trials, all of our clinics feature Epic, our electronic medical record. Epic allows HPRF programmers to audit charts by using codes associated with diagnosis, medications, and vaccinations.
One type of research conducted at HPRF involves the examination of information in medical records to improve medical practice. Research using medical records plays a crucial role in support of medical progress. Participating in medical records research is your choice. Click here for more information on how to opt in or out of medical records research at HPRF as well as contact information if you have questions.
Basic Science Research
HPRF’s basic science research aims to increase the understanding of disease and treatment processes to improve clinical practice. While, the results of basic research may not be immediately relevant for clinical practice, they provide an evidence base for translational efforts in health and health care.
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