Education
Ph.D. – Health Services and Policy Analysis, University of California
M.A. – Political Science, University of California
M.P.H. – Health Policy and Management, Yale University
A.B. – Chemistry, Harvard University
A.B. – East Asian Studies, Harvard University
Areas of Expertise
Implementation and Dissemination
Mixed Methods and Evaluation
Health Services Research
Quality Improvement and Disparities
Community Engagement
Introduction
Dr. Chou is a health services researcher whose work focuses on the effects of organizational factors on health outcomes, the implementation of innovations and best practices, and the quality of care.
Credentials, Accreditations, and Awards
2019 Research to Service Award, Health Administration Section, American Public Health Association
2013 Superior Service, AHRQ Primary Care PBRN Peer-Reviewed Manuscript
2009 Delta Omega Public Health Society
2000-2001 Pre-doctoral Fellowship, National Institute of Mental Health
Teaching Focus
Dr. Chou teaches classes in organizational theory and behavior, strategic management, quantitative methods, public policy and decision-making. Her pedagogical approach is informed by insights from her work experience and research, where she demonstrates the usefulness and application of theoretical models in developing and implementing best practices to improve public health and health outcomes.
Research Overview
Dr. Chou studies disparities in health outcomes, uptake of goal-directed and evidence-based practices, and patient-centered care. Her research aims to identify tools and interventions to support and sustain best practices, as well as develop and validate predictive models specifying relationships among organizational factors from which to derive strategies to enhance implementation and dissemination.
Selected Recent Books or Publications
- Wendelboe AM, Naqvi OH, Williams M, Hollen H, McGrew K, Li P, Harris T, Chou AF. Opioid and Other Drug Use and Drug-related Mortality as Indicators of Hepatitis C and Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Oklahoma. PLoS One. 2024 May 9; 19(5): e0301442. PMCID: PMC11081329.
- Sedani AE, Davis OC, Clifton SC, Campbell JE, Chou AF. Facilitators and Barriers to Implementation of Lung Cancer Screening: A Framework-Driven Systematic Review. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2022 Nov 14;114(11):1449-1467. PMCID: PMC9664175.
- Wendelboe AM, Kim SE, Kinney S, Cuellar AE, Salinas L, Chou AF. Cost-Benefit Analysis of Allowing Additional Time in Cleaning Hospital Contact Precautions Rooms. Hosp Top. 2021 Jul-Sep; 99(3): 130-139. PMID: 33459211.
- Chou AF, Mulvihill J, Kaye C, Mann S, Williams MS, Williamson L. Developing a genetic services assessment tool to inform quality improvement efforts in state genetic service delivery. Genet Med. 2019 Apr; 21(4): 955-964.
- Chou AF, Graber CJ, Zhang Y, Jones M, Goetz MB, Madaras-Kelly K, Samore M, Glassman PA. Specifying an Implementation Framework for Veterans Affairs Antimicrobial Stewardship Programmes: Using a Factor Analysis Approach. J Antimicrob Chemother. 2018 Sep 1; 73(9): 2559-2566. PMID: 29873721.
Fun Fact
Dr. Chou enjoys supporting my children’s interests: stroking their imaginary hairless pet cat with child #1 who has severe allergies; quantifying the amount of sushi consumption required to fill his hollow leg with child #2; and playing the cello with child #3 because every boy’s dream is to play cello duets with their mother.