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ArticleJournal of clinical and translational science2026

Using the readiness assessment for pragmatic trials (RAPT) model to structure partner engagement and strengthen pragmatic research readiness.

Rosa R Baier, Peter T Serina, Ann Reddy, Anna Stanislawski, Nate Hunkins, Ellen McCreedy

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Article in Journal of clinical and translational science, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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6 authors.

Rosa R BaierLong-Term Care Quality & Innovation Lab, Brown University School of Public Health, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0284-1749
Peter T SerinaEmergency Medicine, Mass General Brigham Salem Hospital, USA.
Ann ReddyLong-Term Care Quality & Innovation Lab, Brown University School of Public Health, USA.
Anna StanislawskiBluestone Physician Services, USA.
Nate HunkinsBluestone Physician Services, USA.
Ellen McCreedyLong-Term Care Quality & Innovation Lab, Brown University School of Public Health, USA.

Funding

Training Core (I)U54AG063546 · NIA · BROWN UNIVERSITY · PI JOSEPH E. GAUGLER · 2019 to 2026
$125.9M
NIA NIH HHS U54 AG063546
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Partner engagement is critical for embedded pragmatic research, yet few structured methods guide early collaboration to strengthen feasibility and mutual understanding. In this case study, Brown University researchers and leaders from a US-based medical practice, Bluestone Physician Services, used the readiness assessment for pragmatic trials (RAPT) model to guide structured discussion and qualitative readiness assessment of a partner-identified intervention concept aimed at improving the timing of palliative care services. Collaborative completion of RAPT created a shared process for assessing feasibility, contextual fit, and alignment with Bluestone priorities. The exercise identified domains needing refinement and guided planning to strengthen data, workflows, and measurement, demonstrating that RAPT can serve as a practical framework for early-stage co-design in pragmatic research.

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Embedded pragmatic trialslearning health systemspartner engagementreadiness assessmenttranslational science

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PMID41960596
PMCPMC13058754

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