Implementation Science: The Key Concepts

This accessible textbook introduces the emerging field of implementation science, covering implementation theory, processes, methods, data collection, and analysis, as well as sustainable implementation. It offers over 60 concise essays addressing how to make care more evidence-informed, with real-life healthcare examples examining why things go right and what can go wrong.

Format: Hardback
Length: 236 pages
Publication date: 07 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The emerging field of implementation science is explored in this accessible textbook,which covers a wide range of concepts,approaches,and examples. It delves into implementation theory,processes,and methods,data collection and analysis,brokering interest on the ground,and sustainable implementation. With over 60 concise essays,each addressing the challenge of making care more evidence-informed,the book explores how implementation science should be defined,conducted,and assessed. It offers valuable insights into how research findings from healthcare contexts can help understand service delivery and patient encounters. Each entry focuses on a key concept,examining its evidence base,root causes,effects,ideas,applications,and methodologies. The contributors,drawing on real-life healthcare examples,explore both the successes and challenges of introducing new interventions.

Implementation Science: The Key Concepts offers a toolbox of rich and contemporary thought from leading international thinkers,presented in a clear and concise manner. This comprehensive and enlightening collection of ideas and examples is essential reading for students,researchers,and practitioners interested in translating knowledge into practice in healthcare.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367626136