Research and Teaching Interests

Dr. Natafgi's research interests include quality of care and patient safety, performance measurement and reporting, telehealth effectiveness and evaluation, and patient-centered outcomes research. Recent research examined the effectiveness and value of telehealth interventions in rural settings and learning health care communities in urban settings. His research has encompassed a variety of methodological approaches including both quantitative and qualitative analyses, with emphasis on mixed-methods and special interest in engagement of patients, community members, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders.