How to get Research into Practice (Implementation Science) – Part 2

Intermediate

In this second intermediate unit on implementation science we will delve deeper into the practical tools available for applying implementation science in research. We’ll introduce some of the strategies and outcomes that set implementation science apart from clinical research, emphasizing the importance of considering the stakeholder perspective. Understanding these differences is crucial for effectively translating research into practice and ensuring that interventions are both impactful and sustainable in real-world settings.

We have included some more useful resources below to help you with your learning, some resources are useful if you are new to implementation science, others have been labelled intermediate or advanced for students who might want to learn even more about implementation science.

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Implementation Science in Research

Welcome to this video on implementation science research from Professor Nick Sevdalis. As you will have learned previously implementation science is a crucial field that bridges the gap between research and practice. It focuses on understanding how to effectively integrate evidence-based practices, interventions, and policies into real-world settings.

For practitioners and community workers, implementation science offers valuable insights and tools to ensure that the solutions we bring to our communities are not only effective in theory but also practical, sustainable, and tailored to local needs. This video will explore key concepts in implementation science and demonstrate how they can be applied to enhance the impact of your work in health care and the community.

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Practical Tools for Implementation Science - ImPres Tool

In this lecture Dr Louise Hull, Deputy Director of the Centre for Implementation Science (CIS) and  Deputy Co-Lead of the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) South London’s implementation research theme describes the Implementation Science Research Development (ImpRes) tool which is a useful tool for practicioners and researchers when developing their research projects in implementation science.

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Course Summary

Key Terms

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Recommended Reading

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Advanced

A compilation of strategies for implementing clinical innovations in health and mental health
This article discusses implementation strategies and definitions, which are grouped according to six key implementation processes: planning, educating, financing, restructuring, managing quality, and attending to the policy context. This consolidated compilation can serve as a reference to stakeholders who wish to implement clinical innovations in health and mental health care and can facilitate the development of multifaceted, multilevel implementation plans that are tailored to local contexts. Powell, B. J., McMillen, J. C., Proctor, E. K., Carpenter, C. R., Griffey, R. T., Bunger, A. C., Glass, J. E., & York, J. L. (2012). A compilation of strategies for implementing clinical innovations in health and mental health. Medical care research and review : MCRR, 69(2), 123–157. https://doi.org/10.1177/1077558711430690

Advanced

Ten years of implementation outcomes research: a scoping review
This scoping review from Professor Proctor and colleagues maps the field’s progress in implementation outcomes research in the last ten year. It describes how each implementation outcome has been studied, research designs and methods used, and the contexts and settings represented in the current literature. Proctor, E.K., Bunger, A.C., Lengnick-Hall, R. et al. Ten years of implementation outcomes research: a scoping review. Implementation Sci 18, 31 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13012-023-01286-z

Advanced

Research Paper: Fostering international collaboration in implementation science and research: a concept mapping exploratory study
This paper explores the importance of international collaboration in Implementation Science (IS), which focuses on translating clinical research into healthcare practices. Using concept-mapping, the study identifies key factors for fostering successful international collaborations in IS, highlighting strategic planning and funding as crucial aspects with feasible implementation potential. Aarons, G.A., Seijo, C., Green, A.E. et al. Fostering international collaboration in implementation science and research: a concept mapping exploratory study. BMC Res Notes 12, 778 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-019-4800-4
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Tools for Implementation Science

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All Levels

KIS glossary of terms used in improvement and implementation
A collection of terms and definitions from the fields of quality improvement, improvement science and implementation science. It also draws on relevant terminology from health economics, patient and public involvement, evaluation and research.

Introductory

Bitesize guides to Implementation
The NIHR ARC Wessex Implementation Team have developed a process to assess the implementation factors of ARC projects outputs. Their Implementation Checklist assesses how far research teams have considered implementation and enables us to determine the level of input we need to provide to support the implementation process. ​
Implementation Outcomes Repository
Free online resource launches to help researchers and practitioners measure the implementation outcomes of healthcare interventions | ARC South London (nihr.ac.uk)

Advanced

Implementation Science Research Development Tool
The Implementation Science Research Development (ImpRes) tool aims to help you successfully apply implementation science concepts, principles and methods to implementation research by providing a step-by-step approach to designing high quality and rigorous implementation projects. This is a good place to help you start developing your implementation science research project.

Intermediate

Implementation Resources Storeroom
Resources from NIHR ARC East of England which guidance and tips on: Setting the right tone, Creating engagement in meetings, Facilitation styles and guides, and Further reading on Implementation. You will also find a seminar series in Implementation Science.

Further Training

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Intermediate

Implementation seminar series from NIHR ARC East of England
The NIHR ARC EoE runs an Implementation Fellowship featuring a series of open seminars in which speakers discuss an aspect of research implementation in which they are internationally preeminent.

Intermediate

Implementation Principles and Perspectives
Our colleagues at NIHR ARC East Midlands have developed this programme of four modules, which are designed to assist you to build capacity and prepare for implementation in your particular settings. Because implementation is a complex process, it is beyond the scope of this programme to include everything, however, it does cover all of the main themes. Completing each module will help you to progress along your journey towards implementation readiness. However, there is no one size fits all that will guarantee the successful implementation of an innovation. Instead, the modules are intended to help you reflect on what needs to happen during the different stages of your implementation readiness journey. The goal is to support you to consider your options and to help you to make informed choices.
Implementation Science Masterclass
Organised by NIHR ARC South London, including lectures, small group workshops and advice clinics
Centre for Implementation Science – Inspiring Change 2.0
A self-directed mini-course that shows you how implementation science can enhance how you inspire and support change.
Principles of Implementation module: online module
CPD accredited module, covering intro, study design, frameworks and theories, evaluation topics, engaging with stakeholders. MSc level. If take the module, access discounted rates to attend a two-day face-to-face Implementation Science Masterclass, run annually. The Masterclass includes lectures from experts and small-group interactive workshops , and the opportunity of more detailed advice. See https://arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/events-training/events-training
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