Optimizing intervention dissemination at scale: A qualitative study of multi-sector partner organization experiences
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Research-practice partnerships effectively disseminate school health programs like TransformUs. Understanding partner experiences and organizational factors is key for successful, large-scale adoption of evidence-based interventions.
Area Of Science
- Public Health Interventions
- Health Promotion in Schools
- Research-Practice Partnerships
Background
- Scaling evidence-based programs requires effective dissemination and adoption.
- Research-practice partnerships (RPPs) can facilitate program legitimacy and organizational uptake.
- Leveraging partner contributions within RPPs during dissemination is not well understood.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate partner organization experiences disseminating the TransformUs program.
- To identify factors influencing school awareness and adoption of TransformUs from partner perspectives.
- To inform strategies for optimizing RPPs in program dissemination.
Main Methods
- Qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with representatives from 15 partner organizations.
- Interview guide informed by the RE-AIM framework.
- Thematic analysis of transcribed interview data.
Main Results
- Identified four key themes: organizational barriers/facilitators, implementation support, research experience, and dissemination strategy.
- Partners utilized diverse dissemination channels; program goal alignment facilitated adoption.
- Partners provided specific recommendations for future collaborations and dissemination activities.
Conclusions
- Researchers should anticipate and address organizational barriers faced by partners in RPPs.
- Proactive communication and feedback loops enhance research-practice experiences.
- Tailored dissemination strategies, informed by partner input, are crucial for successful program scale-up.
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