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Designing an implementation study: Rationale and considerations for design
Krystina B Lewis1, Nicola Straiton2, Ian D Graham3
1University of Ottawa, 200 Lees Ave, K1S 5S9, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
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People with cardiovascular conditions do not always receive care that aligns with the best available evidence or clinical guidelines. Moving evidence into practice is complex. Implementation science can inform and enable efforts to successfully achieve this. In this EJCN Methods Corner paper, we offer 10 evidence-informed considerations on designing and conducting an implementation study that evaluates the implementation process and effectiveness of implementation strategies. Tools and resources to support these considerations are provided. Implementation studies guided by conceptual thinking, strengthened by knowledge user engagement and centered in equity generates the empirical knowledge needed to identify best practices in how to effectively and efficiently implement change.
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