What We Do
We Are Passionate
Two Oceans In Health provides services in three mutually complementing areas, promoting and facilitating joint ventures in each one of them:
Health Research
Innovative observational and experimental study designs, in social and clinical sciences, as well as public health in general.
Observational and experimental study designs in clinical medicine, public health and social sciences
Rapid assessment process applications in health-related areas
Community-based participatory research and community empowerment initiatives
Process, outcome and impact evaluations of public health projects and interventions
Technical assistance on study designs, IRB requirements and methodological approaches adjusted to health-related topics in DR health system and cultural setting
Design and validation of qualitative and quantitative data collection tools and other resources for research implementation
Recruitment and follow up of study participants, including hard-to-reach populations and traditionally marginalized social groups
Design and establishment of research platforms to support data collection and field work activities, for local and international clients and research institutions
Data management, processing and tabulation based on specific research objectives
Analysis and interpretation of surveys and other research data collected by third parties
Translation of research findings to evidence-based and culturally appropriate public health interventions and clinical services design
Evaluation and suggestions on research proposals submitted to national and international funding agencies
Revision and editing of research articles submitted to national and international journals in different health-related areas
Post-graduate thesis advisory
Health Data Management
Design of custom-made, HIPPA compliant information systems for hospitals, health establishments and public health programs
Assessment, revision and transformation of outdated health information systems to better respond to institutional and programmatic demands
Construction of performance indicators for monitoring and evaluation of health initiatives, including definition of data sources, management, processing and analysis
IT tools and procedures for HIPPA compliant management of electronic health records, with emphasis on data safety
Technical assistance on data capture, processing, analysis and interpretation initiatives
Design and implementation of data quality assurance procedures and formats, at different levels of clinical and public health settings
Information technology solutions for big data capture, management and analysis
Big data mining services for health establishments and public health programs, including definition of algorithms for routine follow up and reporting
Data visualization solutions, as input for revision of health services and decision making at sub-national and national level
Academic Initiatives
Custom-made continued education activities in medical education and health research, adjusted to clients’ human resources development strategies and priorities.
Workshops and courses on specific health research-related topics (research design, qualitative and quantitative research methods, health research ethics, clinical data management and interpretation, etc.)
Definition of objectives and agendas for scientific meetings and conferences
Contacts and networking with national and international experts, as key speakers for local scientific events
Outsourcing of marketing and event hosting services
Production and dissemination of papers and proceedings produces by specific scientific events
Expert advisory in accreditation requirements and procedures for individual health-related institutions
Interactions and follow up with accrediting institutions and local accreditation bodies, as required by the client
Design and implementation of improvement plans for institutional components, in order to meet accreditation requirements (research activities, publications, curriculum design, etc.)
Design of technical documents and institutional procedures required by the accreditation process (Institutional boards, student manuals, etc.)
