Summaries of Independent Scientist (K) Awards

Nagykaldi, Zsolt

Institution: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Grant Title: Using Health Risk Appraisal to Prioritize Primary Care Interventions
Grant Number:  K08 HS16470
Duration: 5 years (2008-2013)
Total Award: $425,000

Project Description: This research has three main aims:

1. Conduct a literature review to refine a novel implementation model of a clinically integrated Health Risk Appraisal (HRA) implementation that would help clinicians prioritize evidence-based interventions.
2. Refine and pilot test the integrated HRA technology with a primary care practice-based network to determine feasibility of implementation and efficacy of instrument.
3. Conduct RCT to examine impact of HRA approach on patient outcomes.

Career Goals: Dr. Nagykaldi is an Assistant Professor of Research and Clinical IT [Information Technology] Specialist in the College of Medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (UOHSC).  He received his Ph.D. from Semmelwis University of Medicine in Budapest, Hungary.  He was awarded a post-doc at UOHSC in cardiac electrophysiology and went on to complete his health IT training in primary care, design/application.  Dr. Nagykaldi served one year at National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Aging (NIH/NIA) in Research and Collaboration and also did a one year pharmacy internship in Oklahoma City.  His career goal is to incorporate health information technology into practice-based research in order to enhance the synthesis of information and bridge the gap between science and clinical practice.

Progress to Date: This award is in its first year.

Highlights and Specific Accomplishments:

• Head of the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Biomedical Informatics Committee at OUHSC, 2007.
• Governor of the State of Oklahoma Commendation.
• Oklahoma Academy of Family Physicians Friend of Medicine Award, 2006.

K-Generated Publications: None thus far.

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