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A practical, robust implementation and sustainability model (PRISM) for integrating research findings into practice
Adrianne C Feldstein1, Russell E Glasgow
1Northwest Permanente, Portland, Oregon, USA. Adrianne.c.feldstein@kpchr.org
Implementing and sustaining health interventions requires a practical model. The Practical, Robust Implementation and Sustainability Model (PRISM) evaluates intervention interactions to improve adoption, reach, and effectiveness in real-world settings.
Area of Science:
- Implementation Science
- Health Services Research
- Public Health
Background:
- Limited research exists on the successful implementation and sustainability of health interventions.
- Efficacy and effectiveness trials often overlook real-world implementation, hindering public health impact.
- A practical model is needed to identify factors influencing intervention success and measure outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a comprehensive model for translating research into practice.
- To integrate concepts from quality improvement, chronic care, and diffusion of innovations.
- To provide a framework for assessing intervention implementation and sustainability.
Main Methods:
- Developed the Practical, Robust Implementation and Sustainability Model (PRISM).
- Integrated concepts from quality improvement, chronic care, and diffusion of innovations.
- Focused on how health interventions interact with recipients to influence outcomes.
Main Results:
- PRISM evaluates program adoption, implementation, maintenance, reach, and effectiveness.
- The model assesses the interaction between health programs and recipients.
- It provides a framework for understanding factors influencing intervention success.
Conclusions:
- The PRISM model offers a novel tool for researchers and health decision-makers.
- It integrates existing concepts for effective research translation into practice.
- PRISM aids in addressing the gap between intervention efficacy and real-world application.
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