Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 3, 2025
06:05
The Participant-Reported Implementation Update and Score PRIUS: A Novel Method for Capturing Implementation-Related Data Over Time
Published on: February 19, 2021
1.3K
Implicit and explicit: a scoping review exploring the contribution of anthropological practice in implementation
Elissa Z Faro1, Peter Taber2, Aaron T Seaman3,4
1Department of Internal Medicine, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA. elissa-faro@uiowa.edu.
Implementation Science : IS
|February 12, 2024
Summary
This review examines how anthropology is used in implementation science, finding its methods like ethnography are often not systematically reported. Understanding this variation is key for integrating anthropological practice effectively in health research.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Anthropology
- Implementation Science
Background:
- Anthropological practice within implementation science projects shows significant variation.
- The application of terms like "ethnography" in implementation science literature lacks consistent definition.
- There's a need to characterize how anthropology is practiced within and across implementation science.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify variations in the conduct of anthropological practice in implementation science.
- To characterize the application and understanding of "ethnography" in this context.
- To describe the practice of anthropology within and across implementation science.
Main Methods:
- A narrative review approach was used, following PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
- Extensive database searches were conducted across multiple health and scientific databases.
- Studies were included if they utilized anthropological methods in healthcare-focused implementation research.
Main Results:
- Over 3450 initial results were screened, leading to the inclusion of 227 articles for data extraction.
- Anthropological tools like ethnography and field notes are often mentioned but not systematically described.
- Research design decisions impacting anthropological approaches are frequently not systematically reported.
Conclusions:
- Anthropological contributions to implementation science are often underreported within larger projects.
- The goals and impact of anthropological practice in implementation research are not always explicitly stated.
- Context is crucial for anthropological practice and implementation research, yet its integration is often implicit.
Related Concept Videos
01:24Humanistic Psychology
1.1K
Humanistic psychology emerged in the mid-20th century as a response to the deterministic and pessimistic nature of behaviorism and psychoanalysis. While behaviorism focused on observable behaviors influenced by the environment and psychoanalysis delved into unconscious motivations, both theories suggested that human actions lacked free will. In contrast, humanistic psychology offers a perspective that emphasizes the innate potential for goodness and growth within every individual.
This approach...
This approach...
1.1K
01:23Criticisms of the Evolutionary Perspective
100
In a study where individuals posing as strangers offered compliments and proposed casual sex to students, the responses differed significantly based on gender. Not a single woman accepted the proposal, while 70% of the men agreed. This outcome provides a useful scenario to explore through the lens of evolutionary psychology and social learning theory, highlighting the diverse perspectives on human sexual behaviors.
Evolutionary psychology provides one explanation for these findings, suggesting...
Evolutionary psychology provides one explanation for these findings, suggesting...
100
02:30Naturalistic Observations
15.4K
If you want to understand how behavior occurs, one of the best ways to gain information is to simply observe the behavior in its natural context. However, people might change their behavior in unexpected ways if they know they are being observed. How do researchers obtain accurate information when people tend to hide their natural behavior? As an example, imagine that your professor asks everyone in your class to raise their hand if they always wash their hands after using the restroom. Chances...
15.4K
01:56Ethics in Research
23.0K
Today, scientists agree that good research is ethical in nature and is guided by a basic respect for human dignity and safety. However, this has not always been the case. Modern researchers must demonstrate that the research they perform is ethically sound.
23.0K
01:18The Scientific Method in Nursing Process
10.4K
The scientific method provides the foundation for any research. It is the most reliable and objective of all forms of gaining knowledge and guides in applying research-based evidence in practice and conducting future research.
When using research findings to change practice, one must understand the process used to guide a study. The scientific method is a systematic, step-by-step process that supports the data's validity, reliability, and generalizability. As a result, findings can be...
When using research findings to change practice, one must understand the process used to guide a study. The scientific method is a systematic, step-by-step process that supports the data's validity, reliability, and generalizability. As a result, findings can be...
10.4K
01:26Methods Of Healthcare Delivery System
3.3K
At the different levels of the healthcare system, we see varying methods of healthcare used. These methods include managed care systems, case management, and primary healthcare.
Managed Care System:
The managed care system is designed to control the cost while maintaining the quality of care. The patient's care from admission to discharge is planned by the primary care provider or the case manager, also known as the gatekeeper. In a managed care system, the number of care providers is...
Managed Care System:
The managed care system is designed to control the cost while maintaining the quality of care. The patient's care from admission to discharge is planned by the primary care provider or the case manager, also known as the gatekeeper. In a managed care system, the number of care providers is...
3.3K