The Center for Applied Health Research (CAHR) supports competitively funded investigator-initiated research to generate applied health knowledge across our health care system
Founded in 2010 under the guidance of Dr. Alejandro Arroliga, Chief Clinical Innovation Officer, Baylor Scott & White Health, we are a multidisciplinary, system-level research center within the Baylor Scott & White Research Institute (BSWRI) and serve as a collaborative for researchers, clinicians and community leaders who seek to improve health care delivery and health outcomes. The core value of CAHR is to support innovations that lead to improved outcomes and value of care for our patients and community. We are located in Temple and Dallas, Texas.
Care delivery models and program evaluation
Drawing on CAHR’s extensive experience in chronic disease self-management programs, CAHR supports investigators and innovators in developing and testing innovative healthcare delivery and community care models.
Research design
CAHR consultations can support BSWH investigators and clinician scientists in the design and implementation of research projects. This includes model development, evaluation planning and methods of engaging patients and community members.
Mentorship
Through our partnerships with BSWH medical education training programs, CAHR fosters research development and mentorship to cultivate the next generation of researchers.
Collaborations
Scientific communication
CAHR actively promotes scientific communication through scholarly publications, policy papers and online platforms dedicated to health-related information.
Data collection
CAHR has expertise in successfully executing research studies including survey/interview administration, recruitment and training of reliable data collectors, and recruiting participants.
Collaboration
CAHR facilitates connections with experts both within and outside the BSWH system for potential collaboration, while also offering guidance for collaboration within the Baylor Scott & White Research Institute to advance research initiatives.
Research programs
CAHR's research programs include:
- Intervention development of community and family support programs for persons with dementia and their family caregivers
- Implementation science of evidence-based programs leading to innovations in care delivery
- Dissemination of evidence-based programs/practices for older adults from diverse settings
- Healthcare delivery implementation programs to address critical illness outside of the ICU
- Intervention development to support patients and families after critical illness
- Real-world clinical and economic evidence generation focused on drug therapy outcomes in ambulatory care
Current and past funding sources
Our diverse research programs demonstrate collaborative efforts with various organizations, including, Texas A&M Health Science Center, The University of Texas, national foundations and numerous health-oriented community-based organizations across Texas.
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)
- National Institutes on Aging (NIA)
- Administration for Community Living (ACL)
- United Way of Tarrant County, TX
- Toyota Motor North America
- Pfizer
- Novo Nordisk
- Astra Zenica
Completed projects
Since 2018
North Texas Division
3434 Live Oak St
Dallas, TX 75204
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
2401 S. 31st St.
Temple, TX 76508
Central Division
Physical location:
Baylor Scott and White West Campus
5701 Airport Rd
Temple, TX 76502
Mailing address:
2401 South 31st Street
MS-AR-M224
Temple, TX 76508
Contact us
We want to hear from you if you are interested in partnering with us or if you want more information on the projects above, have any questions, comments or recommendations.
Email: CAHR@BSWHealth.org