NUR 550 Topic 1 DQ 1 Identify the different levels of translational research
NUR 550 Topic 1 DQ 1 Identify the different levels of translational research
Around the year 1993, clinical research in the form of translational research first appeared. 2010 (Rubio and colleagues) As a result, in terms of research, this method of investigation is relatively new. Translational research has no precise definition, but it essentially refers to two areas of translation: the adoption of community best practices and their cost-effectiveness, as well as the information gathered in pre-clinical studies and lab research (Rubio et al, 2010). T1 is the first tier of translational research, which includes lab research, observational research, and phase I and II clinical trials. The initial study or development of an intervention is referred to as T1 (Translational Research, n.d.). T2, or “translation to patients,” entails evaluating the efficacy of these interventions in a patient population, including through phase III clinical trials, investigating how these new interventions interact with disease processes, and developing new recommendations based on the most recent data (Translational Research, n.d.). T3, the third phase, entails integrating all research findings into daily practice as well as translating research findings into evidence-based procedures for the entire profession (Translational Research, n.d.).
According to this data, there is no distinction between t; rather, it serves as a means of achieving the latter. The next stage is to use all of this knowledge into evidence-based practice by following the “three T’s”. As the natural progression of translational practice ends with practice, this means the most recent treatment and knowledge for the field of public health. However, the public will suffer if no study is done in the area because there won’t be any current EPB regarding the disease process and/or its co-morbidities.
. Explain how is different from evidence-based practice and discuss application to population health management.
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is form of clinical research that was first seen around 1993 (Rubio et al, 2010). So as far as research goes this is a fairly new was to look into things. There is also no clear definition of translational research, but essentially it encompasses two areas of translation one being the information obtained in pre-clinical studies, lab research and the other being the adaptation of best practices in the community with their cost effectiveness (Rubio et al, 2010). There are three levels of translational research, starting with T1, which involves the beginning research or development of an intervention, including the lab research, observational research and phase I and II clinical trials (Translational Research, n.d.). The second level is T2 the translation to patients, testing these interventions and their efficacy on the patient populace, including phase III clinical trials, studying how these new interventions work with disease processes and creating new guidelines with up-to-date information (Translational Research, n.d.). The third level is T3 disseminating and implementation of all the research into daily practice, creating the research evidence found into evidence-based practices across the profession (Translational Research, n.d.).
From this information there isn’t a difference between evidence-based practice and translational research, it is just a way to get to evidence based practice. By following the ‘three T’s’, the final step is to put all of this research into practice, as evidence-based practice. For public health this means the most up to date care and information as the natural progression of translational practice ends with practice. If there is no research being done in the area however, this has a negative impact on the population, as there is not up to date EPB related to that disease process and/or its co morbidities.
Rubio, D. M., Schoenbaum, E. E., Lee, L. S., Schteingart, D. E., Marantz, P. R., Anderson, K. E., Platt, L. D., Baez, A., & Esposito, K. (2010). Defining translational research: implications for training. Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges, 85(3), 470–475.
Translational Research – Defining the “T’s” | Translational Cancer Research Network. (n.d.). . Retrieved June 18, 2021, from
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This is extremely intriguing. Sarah, translational research is a type of that first appeared in 1993. So, in terms of research, this is a new way of looking at things. Translational research is a type of study that aims to produce more relevant, meaningful, and valid results that can have an immediate impact on human health. The primary goal of translational research is to more quickly and efficiently translate important scientific discoveries into practices (Eske, 2020). Translational research has been used by various researchers to improve research processes with the goal of achieving quality treatment processes and effective patient outcomes. The three major levels of translational research are T1, T2, and T3. To ensure accuracy and effective research outcomes, these levels must be incorporated into the research processes (Woolf, 2018). Level I or T1 interventions are frequently developed to ensure that the entire research process runs smoothly and in accordance with the objectives.
References
Woolf, S. H. (2018). The meaning of translational research and why it matters. Jama, 299(2), 211-213.
Eske, J. (2020, August 31). In vivo vs. in vitro: What is the difference? Medical News Today. Retrieved June 17, 2021, from
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is a relatively new concept in my opinion of the world; as nurses, we hear the terms evidence-based practice (EBP) and research. Translational research is frequently associated with EPB. Translational research is the study and translation of EBP interventions into practice (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2019). Translational research, as stated, translates how EBP “translates” into practice. Evidence-based practice is a guide to practice, and translation science is the translation to implement the evidence-based research into practice. Tilter (2018) Translation research includes preclinical studies, phase one small clinical trials, phase 2&3 larger clinical trials, clinical trial outcomes, and phase 5 population outcomes research. These phases provide a “bench to bedside” continuum (Tilter, 2018).
Gaps between the availability of evidence and its application in practice have been shown to contribute to poor outcomes by preventing caregivers from applying the evidence. (Tilter, 2018)Transitional research has been shown to improve in-patient outcomes and health care management by translating evidence into practice, which improves patient outcomes through the use of evidence. In my field of labor and delivery, I’ve witnessed a similar process in the abundance of research and evidence of the increased risk of hypertension in pregnancy. Nonetheless, the physicians I work with implement in a variety of ways due to a lack of translation, resulting in early inductions and increased risk to the infants. When implementing a new technology, evidence, or practice, it is critical to understand the research and evidence behind it, as well as how to do so safely. (Sung et al., 2020) Translation research is exciting and offers numerous opportunities to improve patient outcomes. As an upcoming APRN in a magnet hospital, utilizing this process with EBP will significantly improve patient care as well as nursing practice.
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This is insightful Deanna, translational research is a new concept in my view of the world, it is a fairly new concept, as nurses we hear the term evidence-based practice (EBP) and research Translational research has been applied by most researchers to influence study processes and to ensure quality outcomes in different studies (Tilter, 2018). Translational research mainly involves the production of more meaningful, and applicable results in the research process that directly benefit human health. Most researchers prefers translational research because in can be applied to enhance methodologies and general research outcomes. The application of different levels of research processes T1, T2, and T3 depend on the methodologies that have been applied as well as the research objectives (Woolf, 2018). Translation research has different components to implementation of preclinical studies, phase one small clinical trials, phase 2&3 larger clinical trials, outcomes from the clinical trials, them phase 5 population outcomes research- these phases offer a “bench to bedside” continuum.
References
Tilter, M. G. (2018). Translation Research in Practice: An Introduction. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 23(2). Retrieved June 16, 2021, from
Woolf, S. H. (2018). The meaning of translational research and why it matters. Jama, 299(2), 211-213.
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As nurses, we all have heard about evidence-based practice and Florence Nightingale. Although back then, the term evidence-based practice was not a common phrase, that is exactly what Florence Nightingale was doing back then. She would examine and experiment with the sanitary conditions of the facilities and look at how it affected the patient’s outcomes (Mackey & Bassendowski, 2017). Translational research is more of a newer terminology. Although it can be confused with evidence-based practice, there is a key distinction. Evidence-based practice is the act of applying the evidence into everyday practice, whereas translational research is more the act of conducting the studies to find the best evidence (Titler, 2018).
There are strict guidelines when conducting translational research or what many of us know as clinical trials. There is phase process where in order to progress to the next phase of clinical trials, they must meet certain criteria. New drugs must undergo in vitro preclinical trials where they are testing it in a laboratory setting instead of human trials. Then they can proceed to in vivo studies where they are studying it in animals and small sample size of human trials (Eske, 2020). Once it has proven to be safe, then they can progress to a phase two or three trial increasing the sample size and comparing it to common treatments or sometimes placebos. Once it has shown safety and efficacy in a phase two or three trial, it can then go for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. There are also phase four and five trials that help with translating the evidence into practice and community settings (Titler, 2018).
In my specialty area of oncology, we are constantly hearing about clinical trials and new therapies coming to market. It is critical to have a good understanding of what each phase of the trial consists of and what the outcomes really mean to the patient.
References
Eske, J. (2020, August 31). In vivo vs. in vitro: What is the difference? Medical News Today. Retrieved June 17, 2021, from https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/in-vivo-vs-in-vitro
Mackey, A., & Bassendowski, S. (2017). The history of evidence-based practice in nursing education and practice. Journal of Professional Nursing, 33(1), 51–55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.profnurs.2016.05.009
Titler, M. G. (2018). Translation Research in Practice: An Introduction. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 23(2). https://doi.org/10.3912/OJIN.Vol23No02Man01
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This is insightful Kelli, translational research is a new concept in my view of the world, it is a fairly new concept, as nurses we hear the term evidence-based practice (EBP) and research. Translational research is critical in the research processes as they involve translation of what have been found in other studies (Eske, 2020). Most researcher prefer to apply translational research processes to influence different study outcomes. The application of different levels of research processes T1, T2, and T3 depend on the methodologies that have been applied as well as the research objectives. Translational research is a new concept in my view of the world, it is a fairly new concept, as nurses we hear the term evidence-based practice (EBP) and research (Woolf, 2018). There are three major components of translation research including T1, T2, and T3. These translational research are important in ensuring that every study outcomes are done in line with the research objectives.
