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Implementation Mapping: Using Intervention Mapping to Develop Implementation Strategies
Maria E Fernandez1, Gill A Ten Hoor2, Sanne van Lieshout3
1Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, Houston, TX, United States.
Frontiers in Public Health
|July 6, 2019
Summary
Implementation Mapping offers a systematic process to plan and select strategies for effective health intervention implementation. This approach ensures interventions reach populations and are used with fidelity, improving real-world impact.
Area of Science:
- Implementation Science
- Health Services Research
- Public Health Interventions
Background:
- Health innovation impact relies on effectiveness, population reach, and implementation fidelity.
- Implementation science addresses the gap between research evidence and practice/policy.
- Existing frameworks lack guidance on developing practical implementation strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce Implementation Mapping, a systematic process for planning and selecting implementation strategies.
- To provide a practical tool for applying implementation science knowledge.
- To enhance the adoption, implementation, and sustainment of evidence-based interventions.
Main Methods:
- Implementation Mapping is based on Intervention Mapping, expanding its Step 5.
- It involves five iterative tasks: needs assessment, outcome/determinant identification, strategy selection, protocol development, and evaluation.
- The process emphasizes iterative refinement to address all stakeholders and objectives.
Main Results:
- Implementation Mapping provides a structured, five-task protocol.
- The iterative nature ensures comprehensive planning and strategy selection.
- The process guides the development of practical tools for real-world application.
Conclusions:
- Implementation Mapping offers a systematic approach to developing effective implementation strategies.
- It facilitates the adoption, implementation, and maintenance of evidence-based interventions.
- This process aids in translating research into practice and improving health outcomes.
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