Implementation Research Methods

Catalog description

This course provides an introduction to the field of implementation science, which is the systematic study of methods to promote the uptake of research findings into practice and to improve the implementation of evidence-based interventions. The course will cover the following topics: (1) What is implementation science and why is it important? (2) Theoretical frameworks and models for implementation; (3) Implementation research methods and designs; (4) Evaluation of implementation interventions and reporting; (5) Scale-up and de- implementation; and (6) Implementation science and health equity. The course will include a combination of lectures, discussions, and in-class assignments. Students will also be responsible for crafting and presenting a research proposal using implementation research methods as the final project.