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What is dissemination science?

Dissemination science refers to evidence-based methods for promoting the distribution of an innovation or intervention to a specific audience.

What is implementation science?

Implementation science is the study of methods and strategies that facilitate the uptake of evidence-based interventions into regular and sustained use at scale. Implementation Science seeks to systematically close the gap between what we know and what we do.

Aims of implementation science:

Develop, test and refine relevant theories, conceptual frameworks, and measures to advance research and practice in improving implementation.
Develop and test effective strategies for implementing evidence-based practices to improve health-related processes & outcomes.
Produce general knowledge on barriers and facilitators of implementation, and how implementation strategies work in various contexts and settings.

SELECTED READINGS FROM THE D&I LITERATURE

D&I Beginners:

Theories, Models, and Frameworks:
- Nilsen, P. Making sense of implementation theories, models and frameworks (2015)
- Damschroder LJ, Aron DC, Keith RE, Kirsh SR, Alexander JA, Lowery JC. Fostering implementation of health services research findings into practice: a consolidated framework for advancing implementation science (2009)

Study Design Methods:

INTRODUCTION TO D&I PRESENTATIONS & VIDEOS

CCTST Grand Rounds - Achieving Outcomes from Evidence Based Interventions: An Introduction to Implementation Science
National Implementation Network - The Active Implementation Module Series
National Institute of Mental Health - Implementation Science in Healthcare: An Introduction
NCI Scientific Events and Resources - Orientation to the Science of Dissemination and Implementation