Maximizing the Implementation Quality of Evidence-Based Preventive Interventions in Schools: A Conceptual Framework

Area of Science:

• Implementation Science
• School-Based Interventions
• Public Health

Background:

• Growing emphasis on evidence-based practices in schools.
• Shift in research from efficacy to implementation and dissemination.
• Need for high-quality implementation of interventions and support systems.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a three-level framework for evaluating implementation quality.
• To guide research and practice in school-based prevention programs.
• To address the critical issue of translating research into practice.

Main Methods:

• Conceptual framework development.
• Literature review on implementation science.
• Analysis of factors influencing high-quality implementation.

Main Results:

• A three-level framework for assessing implementation quality is presented.
• The framework addresses both intervention and support system quality.
• Identifies key considerations for successful program implementation.

Conclusions:

• High-quality implementation is essential for school-based programs.
• The proposed framework aids in evaluating and enhancing implementation.
• Further research directions for implementation science are discussed.