The methodology of the Agile Nudge University

Jade Mehta; Christopher Williams; Richard J Holden; Britain Taylor; Nicole R Fowler; Malaz Boustani

doi:10.3389/frhs.2023.1212787

The methodology of the Agile Nudge University

Front Health Serv. 2023 Nov 29:3:1212787. doi: 10.3389/frhs.2023.1212787. eCollection 2023.

Authors

Jade Mehta¹, Christopher Williams^{1

2

3}, Richard J Holden^{1

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5}, Britain Taylor^{1

5}, Nicole R Fowler^{1

2

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5}, Malaz Boustani^{1

2

4

5}

Affiliations

¹ Center for Health Innovation and Implementation Science, School of Medicine, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, United States.
² Sandra Eskenazi Center for Brain Care Innovation, Eskenazi Health, Indianapolis, IN, United States.
³ Department of Health and Wellness Design, School of Public Health - Bloomington, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, United States.
⁴ Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, United States.
⁵ Center for Aging Research, Regenstrief Institute, Inc, Indianapolis, IN, United States.

Abstract

Introduction: The Agile Nudge University is a National Institute on Aging-funded initiative to engineer a diverse, interdisciplinary network of scientists trained in Agile processes.

Methods: Members of the network are trained and mentored in rapid, iterative, and adaptive problem-solving techniques to develop, implement, and disseminate evidence-based nudges capable of addressing health disparities and improving the care of people living with Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias (ADRD).

Results: Each Agile Nudge University cohort completes a year-long online program, biweekly coaching and mentoring sessions, monthly group-based problem-solving sessions, and receives access to a five-day Bootcamp and the Agile Nudge Resource Library.

Discussion: The Agile Nudge University is evaluated through participant feedback, competency surveys, and tracking of the funding, research awards, and promotions of participating scholars. The Agile Nudge University is compounding national innovation efforts in overcoming the gaps in the ADRD discovery-to-delivery translational cycle.

Keywords: Agile science; Alzheimer's disease; behavioral science; implementation science; research training.

Grants and funding

R25 AG078136/AG/NIA NIH HHS/United States