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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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Commentary

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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PubTrawlr News

101 Days of Implementation Science is HERE

After a long and winding road, we are finally launching 101 Days of Science. We know that many of you have topics that you wish you could stay on top of. There are so many development and new findings coming out that no one person can realistically follow new research. My own article readiness list […]

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Commentary

Implementation Science writing buddies!

Now I’m not great at writing academic articles, but many people are. Last year, Dr. Scott and I published our NLP review of articles in about 1700 articles published in Implementation Science, the premier outlet for those interested in research into getting research into practice (yes, it can sometimes seem a bit like navel-gazing.) In […]

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PubTrawlr News

Matt’s Glamour Shot

Just a pic of Matt rocking the booth. Hat’s off to our director of sale for pulling off an incredible design and execution of our APHA experience!

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PubTrawlr News

Upgrades GALORE!

Right in time for the American Public Health Association Conference, we wanted to announce several major user improvements to PubTrawlr. Our sleek new landing page Together with Hammer Marketing and Mind Design and Development, we have a clean new look to help guide your scientific searches. Predictive searching Maybe you know what you’re looking for, […]

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