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Accelerating innovation: implementation science as a cornerstone of high-performance Swiss research infrastructures
Sabina M De Geest1,2, Christina Akre3, Carole E Aubert4,5
1Nursing Science, Department of Public Health, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
Swiss Medical Weekly
|October 16, 2025
Summary
Switzerland
Area of Science:
- Health services research
- Implementation science
- Translational research
Background:
- Significant investment in Swiss research yields many innovations.
- A gap exists between research innovation and routine healthcare implementation in Switzerland.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advocate for integrating implementation science into national research infrastructures.
- To reduce research waste and accelerate the translation of innovations into practice.
Main Methods:
- This paper presents a conceptual argument.
- It reviews the role of national research infrastructures and funding programs.
Main Results:
- Embedding implementation science is crucial for bridging the innovation-practice gap.
- Strengthening initiatives like IMPACT and national funding can enhance translation.
Conclusions:
- Integrating implementation science into Swiss research infrastructures is essential.
- This integration will ensure innovations provide timely, sustainable patient and societal benefits.
