D&I Information & Resources

D&I RESOURCES

Before requesting a consultation through Research Central, please review the D&I resources listed below (selected readings from the D&I literature and introduction to D&I videos/presentations).

What is dissemination science?

Dissemination science refers to evidence based methods for promoting the distribution of an innovation or intervention to a specific audience.

What is implementation science?

Implementation science is the study of methods and strategies that facilitate the uptake of evidence-based interventions into regular and sustained use at scale. Implementation Science seeks to systematically close the gap between what we know and what we do.

Aims of implementation science:

Develop, test and refine relevant theories, conceptual frameworks, and measures to advance research and practice in improving implementation
Develop and test effective strategies for implementing evidence-based practices to improve health-related processes & outcomes.
Produce generalizable knowledge on barriers and facilitators of implementation, and how implementation strategies work in various contexts and settings.

SELECTED READINGS FROM THE D&I LITERATURE

ADDITIONAL READINGS (BOOKS)

Diffusion of Innovations 5th Edition - Everett M. Rogers
Dissemination & Implementation Research in Health: Translating Science to Practice - Ross C. Brownson
Evaluating Health Interventions & Changes in Healthcare - John Ovretveit
Knowledge Translation in Healthcare: Moving from Evidence to Practice - Sharon E Straus, Jacqueline Tetroe & Ian D. Graham
Knowledge Utilization, Diffusion, Implementation, Transfer, & Translation: Implications for Evaluation - Judith M. Ottoson & Penelope Hawe
Models & Frameworks for Implementing Evidence-Based Practice: Linking Evidence to Action - Jo Rycroft-Malone & Tracey Bucknall
The Behavior Change Wheel: A Guide to Designing Interventions - Lou Atkins & Susan Michie

INTRODUCTION TO D&I PRESENTATIONS/VIDEOS

CCTST Grand Rounds - Achieving Outcomes from Evidence Based Interventions: An Introduction to Implementation Science
National Implementation Network - The Active Implementation Module Series
National Institute of Mental Health - Implementation Science in Healthcare: An Introduction
NCI Scientific Events and Resources - Orientation to the Science of Dissemination and Implementation

ORGANIZATIONS PROMOTING D&I RESEARCH