Ethics and Equity in Implementation Science

Catalog description

This course will leverage students' existing knowledge of implementation science and healthcare systems to explore ethical and equity considerations in research. Throughout the course, students will analyze how core concepts related to health equity apply to implementation research, and role of social, historical, and political contextual factors in shaping implementation processes. Students will gain familiarity with equity-entered implementation frameworks, models, and outcomes, as well as the design of implementation strategies. Students will also learn about different participatory approaches for implementation research in community and healthcare system settings. Beyond methods, course content will explore ethical issues relevant to implementation research, particularly in relation to pragmatic trials, informed consent, learning health systems, and nudges. Students will have opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-world case studies and their own scholarship. Prerequisite: IMP 6000 , HPR 6110 (Penn Implementation Science Institute) or HPR 6200