Digital Health Intervention Research Affinity Group
Digital health interventions are transforming the way healthcare is delivered, studied and improved. From mobile applications and remote monitoring tools to technology-enabled behavioral health programs, these solutions offer new opportunities to enhance patient care, improve outcomes and expand access to services.
The Digital Health Intervention Research Affinity Group (DHI-RAG) at Nationwide Children’s and The Ohio State University, brings together researchers, clinicians, informatics experts and innovation partners to foster collaboration and accelerate the development, evaluation and implementation of digital health interventions. The group serves as a centralized resource for investigators interested in advancing digital health research from concept through clinical integration and long-term sustainability.
The DHI-RAG is committed to supporting high-quality pediatric digital health research by:
- Encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration across clinical, research and operational teams
- Connecting investigators with institutional expertise and resources
- Supporting the development, evaluation and implementation of digital health interventions
- Promoting sustainable pathways for translation into clinical practice
- Enhancing Nationwide Children’s leadership in pediatric digital health innovation and research
What We Offer
Researchers often face challenges identifying the appropriate resources, partners and pathways needed to advance digital health projects. DHI-RAG provides:
- Guidance on available institutional resources
- Consultation and referral support
- Connections to relevant collaborators and subject matter experts
- Assistance navigating digital health development workflows
Education and Professional Development
- Seminar series and guest speakers
- Training on digital intervention design and evaluation
- Regulatory and implementation science education
- Mentorship and networking opportunities
- Workshops focused on funding and commercialization pathways
- Design sprints and hackathons
- Prototype review and feedback sessions
- Cross-disciplinary project development
- Access to tools and resources that support early-stage digital health research and proof-of-concept development
Who Should Join?
DHI-RAG welcomes Nationwide Children’s, The Ohio State University faculty and affiliated investigators, clinicians, faculty, trainees and staff who are:
- Developing or studying digital health interventions
- Interested in mobile health, telehealth or remote monitoring technologies
- Exploring technology-enabled behavioral interventions
- Seeking collaborators or institutional resources
- Interested in digital health innovation, implementation or commercialization