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Transforming Public Health: The Revolutionary Role of AI in Implementation Science

In today’s rapidly evolving world, the gap between scientific discoveries and their application in public health practices remains a significant challenge. This is more or less what I’ve dedicated my career to. A recent enlightening article in Implementation Science, titled Leveraging artificial intelligence to advance implementation science: potential opportunities and cautions, offers a glimpse into […]

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The Role of Theory in Translating Clinical AI Research into Practice

In the realm of healthcare, the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been met with equal parts enthusiasm and skepticism. As we stride forward, the need to narrow the chasm between potential and practice in clinical AI has never been more critical. A recent bibliometric study, Evaluating the translation of implementation science to clinical artificial […]

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Health equity

De-implementation: Paving the Path for High-Value Care

Healthcare is on the cusp of a significant paradigm shift, moving away from the prevalent “more is better” approach to a more discerning and evidence-based model. In the article “Methodological Progress Note: De-implementation of Low-Value Care,” authors Sunil Kripalani and Wynne E. Norton highlight a pressing issue in modern healthcare systems: the persistence of low-value […]

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The Synergy between Implementation Science and Improvement Science

Implementation Science and Improvement Science are pivotal in enhancing health care services for better patient and population outcomes. The former focuses on systematically disseminating and applying research findings to improve health and welfare, while the latter grows from the quality improvement movement, aiming at producing generalizable scientific knowledge. Despite their common goal of enhancing healthcare […]

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On-the-Go Adaptation of Health Implementation Strategies: The Key to More Effective Public Health Practice

Adaptability in public health is a necessity. The article “On-the-Go Adaptation of Implementation Approaches and Strategies in Health: Emerging Perspectives and Research Opportunities” (Annual Reviews) delves into this topic, emphasizing the importance of dynamic and responsive strategies in health care and public health interventions. Understanding Adaptive Implementation Adaptive implementation is a concept that recognizes the […]

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Systems Science in Public Health: Expanding the Horizons of Multilevel Research

In the ever-evolving landscape of public health research, there’s a pressing need to embrace innovative methodologies that can capture the complexities of real-world scenarios. Enter systems science, a multidisciplinary field that offers a fresh lens to view and analyze public health challenges. For public health practitioners, understanding systems science approaches, such as social network analysis […]

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Health equity

Empowering Local Governments: Challenges in Research Application

In the contemporary realm of public health, it is paramount for local governments to integrate evidence-based research into their decision-making processes. But despite the surge in research output, translating these findings into actionable policies at the local level often presents multifaceted challenges. Drawing insights from a recent BMC Health Services Research study, this article illuminates […]

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Workforce

The Role of Temporality in Public Health Research

In the intricate realm of public health research, understanding the ‘when’ is just as crucial as the ‘what’ or ‘how’. Temporality, or the consideration of time, plays a pivotal role in shaping the outcomes and insights of studies. Let’s explore why timing is paramount, especially when navigating public health crises like pandemics. Why Does Temporality […]

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Commentary

Bridging the Research-Practice Gap: The Need for Implementation Science and its own Implementation

In scientific research, a chasm often exists between the results produced in controlled environments and their application in real-world settings. This disconnect, known as the research-practice gap, has hindered the practical realization of numerous innovative solutions and interventions. So, how do we translate research into real-world practice effectively? The answer lies in implementation science. Yet, surprisingly, […]

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Commentary

The Quality Implementation Framework: Round Two

Nearly ten years ago, I was part of a paper that attempted to distill syntheses of implementation frameworks down into a usable tool. And that tool was pretty good! You can still find it here, but you’ll have to do some of the paywall shenanigans to get at it. The syntheses paper itself is super […]

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An introduction to Harm Reduction — What does the Research Say?

Harm reduction measures are intended to reduce the negative consequences of certain behaviors, such as drug use and sex. This may be achieved without people having to stop doing these actions altogether. Harm reduction recognizes that some people might not be able or willing to stop, but they can still make changes to protect themselves […]

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