Introduction to Implementation Science

1 Unit · Graduate

In the United States, it takes an average of 17 years for research to change clinical practice. This delay is known as the ?know-do gap? in healthcare. The goal of implementation science is to close the know-do gap and equitably advance public health. This course provides an introduction to implementation science, an interdisciplinary field focused on promoting the integration of evidence-based practices in real-world health settings. Students will gain a foundational understanding of key theories, methods, and tools to address barriers to the uptake of health interventions. Through didactic lectures, group discussions, and case study analysis, students will acquire practical knowledge on how to design and execute an implementation project aimed at closing the know-do gap.