Teaching for implementation: A framework for building implementation research and practice capacity within the...

Area of Science:

• Implementation Science
• Translational Science
• Health Services Research

Background:

• Translational science requires a skilled workforce for effective implementation.
• Existing training guidance for implementation researchers and practitioners is limited.
• Stakeholders actively seek to build an implementation science workforce.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present the Teaching For Implementation Framework.
• To address the gap in training guidance for implementation researchers and practitioners.
• To outline strategies for training a dual-focused implementation science workforce.

Main Methods:

• Describing the distinct roles of implementation researchers and practitioners.
• Detailing curriculum content and pedagogical approaches for individual and joint training.
• Identifying necessary educational infrastructures and resources.

Main Results:

• The framework differentiates between implementation researchers and practitioners.
• It provides specific teaching methods for both roles, individually and collaboratively.
• Recommendations for educational infrastructure and resources are suggested.

Conclusions:

• The Teaching For Implementation Framework offers a structured approach to training.
• Effective training requires tailored strategies for researchers and practitioners.
• This framework supports the development of a robust implementation science workforce.