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Opportunities for Epidemiologists in Implementation Science: A Primer.

Gila Neta1, Ross C Brownson2,3,4, David A Chambers1

  • 1Implementation Science, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland.

American Journal of Epidemiology
|October 17, 2017
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Epidemiologists need to integrate implementation science into their training to speed up the translation of disease control discoveries into public health practice and policy.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Implementation Science

Background:

  • Epidemiology traditionally focuses on disease etiology and distribution, often neglecting disease control strategies.
  • Translational science is crucial, yet the translation of scientific discoveries into public health practice is slow, with a small fraction of findings implemented.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide epidemiologists with a foundational understanding of implementation science.
  • To bridge the gap between scientific discovery and public health practice by enhancing the application of evidence.

Main Methods:

  • The paper defines implementation science, including dissemination and implementation research.
  • It outlines key principles and components for conducting implementation science research.

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  • Examples of implementation studies relevant to epidemiology are provided.

    • Main Results:

    • Implementation science aims to accelerate the adoption of evidence-based interventions into practice, programs, and policies.
    • Integrating implementation science enhances the relevance and application of epidemiological research.
    • Epidemiologists can conduct research that informs risk and improves the likelihood of evidence implementation.

    Conclusions:

    • There is a critical need to improve the speed and application of evidence in public health.
    • Future epidemiologic training should incorporate implementation science competencies.
    • This integration will enable epidemiologists to contribute more effectively to evidence-based public health action.