Welcome to the WHPRO Implementation Research Workshop
This Implementation Research Module aims to strengthen the capacity health policy makers and managers in implementation research in the Western Pacific Region. The program is designed to help health policy makers and managers address the practical issues in the implementation of health policies and programs in the region.
Agenda
Pre-reading
Trainees are expected to go through the pre-reading materials and implementation e-hub before the first webinar session. The main pre-reading material for this workshop is WHO guide to implementation research in the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases. This guide is available here.
Module 1: Introduction to implementation research
Lecture 1.1 Overview of implementation research
Learning objectives
The objective of this lecture is to introduce participants to implementation research by describing the definition and importance of implementation research.
Suggested videos to watch
Suggested readings
- A guide to implementation research in the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2016 available at https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/252626/9789241511803-eng.pdf
- Breda J, Wickramasinghe K, Peters DH, Rakovac I, Oldenburg B, Mikkelsen B, Shao R, Varghese C, Collins T, Wall K, Farrington J, Townsend N. One size does not fit all: implementation of interventions for non-communicable diseases. BMJ. 2019 Dec 6;367:l6434. Available at https://www.bmj.com/content/367/bmj.l6434.long
Lecture 1.2 Types of study questions and study designs for implementation research
Learning objectives
The objective of this lecture is to enable participants understand the types of research questions and the common study designs in implementation research.
Suggested videos to watch
Suggested readings
- Bauer, M.S., Damschroder, L., Hagedorn, H. et al. An introduction to implementation science for the non-specialist. BMC Psychol 3, 32 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-015-0089-9
Lecture 1.3 Theories, Models and Frameworks (TMFs) in implementation research
Learning objectives
The objective of this lecture is to enable participants select and apply relevant theories, models and frameworks in implementation research.
Suggested videos to watch
Suggested readings
- Nilsen, P. Making sense of implementation theories, models and frameworks. Implementation Sci 10, 53 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13012-015-0242-0
Assignment
Objective of the assignment
To familiarize participants with the practical steps in defining implementation research question.
As part of the assignment participants will:
- Assess and describe evidence gaps for implementation research
- Define an implementation research topic/question
- Formulate research hypothesis/objectives
- Identify an appropriate implementation research study design
- Identify other expertise (stakeholders) in their own country
Module 2: Practical aspects of implementation research in LMICs
Lecture 2.1: How to make sure that your research findings do not get lost in translation?
Learning objectives
The objective of this lecture is to discuss the importance of effective communication of implementation research findings to potential users.
Review the following article
- Oldenburg B, Absetz P. Lost in translation: overcoming the barriers to global implementation and exchange of behavioral medicine evidence. Transl Behav Med. 2011;1(2):252-255. doi:10.1007/s13142-011-0051-1
List the main barriers in implementation and exchange of behavioral medicine evidence.
Lecture 2.2. Stakeholder engagement in implementation research
Learning objectives
The objective of this lecture is to summarize key strategies for engaging stakeholders in implementation research.
Suggested videos to watch
Suggested readings
- Peters, D.H., Bhuiya, A. & Ghaffar, A. Engaging stakeholders in implementation research: lessons from the Future Health Systems Research Programme experience. Health Res Policy Sys 15, 104 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12961-017-0269-6
Implementation research in LMICs: Some exemplar case studies LMICs
Case study from China
Case study from Africa
Case study from India
IR resources for strengthening capacity in low- and middle-income countries
- A guide to implementation research in the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (WHO 2016)
- GACD supported Implementation science e-hub
- University of Washington Implementation Science Resource hub
- Implementation Science Journal
- Implementation Research in Health: A Practical Guide (Peters, D. et al 2013)
- Implementation research: what it is and how to do it (Peters, D. et al 2013)
- Writing implementation research grant proposals: ten key ingredients (Proctor, E. 2012)
- Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health: Translating Science to Practice (Brownson, R. et al 2012)
- Implementation research toolkit (WHO/TDR 2014)
- Nine steps for developing a scaling-up strategy (WHO 2010)
- RE-AIM Framework (Glasgow et al)
- An introduction to implementation science for the non-specialist (Bauer, M. et al 2015)
- Seven Approaches to Investing in Implementation Research in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
We are keen to receive your feedback on the e-Hub to improve it further. We would appreciate you completing a short survey, available here.
If you would like to provide more detailed feedback, please contact us at contact.ehub@implementationscience-gacd.org.
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