WHPRO Implementation Research Workshop


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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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



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