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Laura Ellen Ashcraft1,2,3, Meghan B Lane-Fall4,5
1Division of Epidemiology, Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States.
Frontiers in Health Services
|October 13, 2025
Summary
Implementation science (IS) helps health researchers bridge the evidence-practice gap. A new practical tool, the GUIDE, aids new users in applying IS theories and concepts to their research evaluations.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Implementation Science
- Program Evaluation
Background:
- Implementation science (IS) is increasingly used in health research, but conventional training often lacks practical application of IS theories.
- Newcomers to IS may struggle to translate theoretical concepts into actionable research strategies.
- A gap exists in accessible tools for integrating theory-driven IS into research projects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a practical teaching tool designed to help researchers incorporate implementation science into their work.
- To address the challenge of applying abstract IS concepts for those new to the field.
- To facilitate the understanding and application of implementation mapping and the Implementation Research Logic Model (IRLM).
Main Methods:
- Development of a practical teaching tool, the Guided Understanding of Implementation, Development & Education (GUIDE).
- The GUIDE incorporates lessons from implementation mapping, the IRLM, ERIC implementation strategies, and Proctor's Outcomes Framework.
- The tool includes prompts for articulating evidence-based practices, core/adaptable components, and the evidence-practice gap.
Main Results:
- The GUIDE provides a structured approach for new users to integrate implementation science into evaluations.
- The tool aids instructors in demonstrating the relationships between various IS concepts across lessons.
- It offers practical guidance for bridging the gap between evidence-based practices and their real-world application.
Conclusions:
- The GUIDE is a valuable teaching resource for new implementation science researchers and evaluators.
- It simplifies the application of complex IS theories and frameworks.
- The tool supports effective translation of research into practice through structured learning.
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