applied research

By conducting applied research with ICH, you can build a robust evidence base for your programs and publish your impact so that others can learn from and replicate your work. ICH applies research to practice so that knowledge generated becomes actionable and useful to you and to the broader field. 

We have expertise in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research and we can support any stage of the research process, from study design all the way to dissemination in academic journals and other venues. 

As leaders in health services research and community-based approaches, we can help you select and utilize the most effective methods for answering your specific research questions.

Featured Applied Research Projects

Recent Applied Research Projects

This study examines the potential impact of a proposed change to the “public charge” immigration rule on benefit use for children who need care.

This study examines the potential impact of a proposed change to the "public charge" immigration rule on benefit use for children who need care.

ICH is worked with the Justice Resource Institute (JRI) and associated organizations on a mixed methods evaluation examining implementation of evidence-based practices for trauma-informed care.

ICH is working with the Justice Resource Institute (JRI) and associated organizations on a mixed methods evaluation examining implementation of evidence-based practices for trauma-informed care.

ICH conducted a research study to understand immigrants’ and US-born individuals’ contributions, private-insurers’ expenditures, and net contributions to private health insurance.

ICH conducted a research study to understand immigrants’ and US-born individuals’ contributions, private-insurers' expenditures, and net contributions to private health insurance.

ICH is using electronic medical records data to examine prescription opioid use and addiction among a primary care population of youth and young adults in an urban safety-net setting.

ICH is using electronic medical records data to examine prescription opioid use and addiction among a primary care population of youth and young adults in an urban safety-net setting.

ICH conducted a research study to examine the effect of a self-defense training program on empowerment and perceived safety of students with disabilities.

ICH conducted a research study to examine the effect of a self-defense training program on empowerment and perceived safety of students with disabilities.