HIP 537 Introduction to Implementation Science

Credits: 1.5
Despite scientific progress, there is a lag between evidence and practice. An emerging science, called implementation science, seeks to reduce this gap and ensure evidence-based interventions (practices, programs, policies) are implemented in “real-world” settings. This interactive course is an introduction to and overview of implementation science in the context of clinical research. Students will receive an overview of the topic and focus on learning several of its essential components including:

Purpose of and reason for implementation science
Theories, frameworks, and conceptual models
Mechanisms of change / Implementation strategies
Measures
Research methods and study design

Students will choose an evidence-based intervention from their field of study at the beginning of the course which they will use throughout to understand the above components. At the end of the course, students will present a research study they designed to implement their evidence-based intervention using the concepts learned throughout the course. Each week, students will be expected to read several articles, apply them to their intervention, and be prepared to share with the class.

Graded: Pass/No pass
May be taken only once for credit