Commentary

Moving Toward Impact: An Introduction to Implementation Science for Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists This commentary aims to introduce gastroenterologists (and others new to the filed) to the nomenclature, frameworks, and research designs of IS using relevant clinical examples. Authors: Rogal, Shari S; Powell, Byron J; Chinman, Matthew

DELIVERING FOR NUTRITION IN INDIA: WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO SCALE-UP INTERVENTIONS? Read about the third India-focused implementation research conference “Delivering for Nutrition in India: Insights from Implementation Research” Authors: IFPRI

CLA in the Time of COVID-19: Adapting, Pivoting and Partnering to Maintain Nutrition Progress This blog describes how USAID’s framework for Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) is being applied to guide Advancing Nutrition’s current efforts to pause, reflect, learn, and adapt their programming in the face of the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Authors: […]

Use caution when applying behavioural science to policy The authors propose an ‘evidence readiness levels’ (ERL) taxonomy as a sample roadmap for social and behavioural scientists to use when applying their research findings to policy. Authors: IJzerman, Hans; Lewis Jr, Neil A; Przybylski, Andrew K; Weinstein, Netta; DeBruine, Lisa; Ritchie, Stuart J; Vazire, Simine; Forscher, […]

Proceedings of the Fifth Biennial Conference of the Society for Implementation Research Collaboration (SIRC) 2019: where the rubber meets the road: the intersection of research, policy, and practice – part 1 Introduction: The Society for Implementation Research Collaboration (SIRC) evolved as a society following a National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)-funded conference grant (NIMH 1R13MH086159-01A1, […]

Are relationships as important as strategies for the successful implementation of evidence-informed programs and practices? In this blog, the authors look at what we are learning about the role of relationships and how this knowledge might be better mobilised as a core and explicit element of implementation support as a strategy to bring implementation research […]

Implementation Science to Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic In this perspective piece, the authors articulate ways in which implementation science can inform, and be informed by, the COVID-19 pandemic.The COVID-19 pandemic response has illuminated gaps in emergency preparedness planning that could be addressed by implementation scientists working in coordination with public health practitioners. Classical implementation […]

Implementation science in times of Covid-19 The emergence of SARS-CoV-2/Covid-19 affects all of us and is associated with rapid and massive changes in healthcare and societies. As a response, a range of interventions for patients and populations have been implemented in health and preventive settings, or need to be implemented in the short and long […]

How are nutrition data visualization tools (DVTs) in India supporting decision-makers? This article shares the results of an analysis of 10 Indian data visualization tools (DVTs) that examined how DVTs contribute to the India nutrition landscape and proposes best practices. Authors: Jangid, Manita; Rana, Yashodhara; Becker, Laura; Aung, Tricia

5 PRACTICAL TIPS FOR MAPPING BARRIERS AND FACILITATORS TO AN IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK Over the past few years, there has been a growing awareness of the importance of collecting barriers and facilitators data and mapping it to an implementation framework. However, lack of guidance exists on the ‘how to’ of this process. This article highlights some […]