Introduction to Dissemination and Implementation Science

3 units

Upon successfully completing this class, scholars will be able to: Describe the need for dissemination and implementation research, compare theories and frameworks in the field, select the appropriate designs, strategies, outcomes, and measures for implementation studies. Scholars will also: Understand the importance and language of D&I basic science, explore the theories and frameworks that are commonly used in D&I research and practice, describe the importance of context at multiple levels in D&I science, distinguish between implementation strategies and outcomes from those in efficacy and effectiveness research, describe various study designs, methods, and measures that support D&I science, understand D&I methods and challenges across various settings and populations, recognize opportunities to apply D&I science to intervention development and evaluation, and understand how D&I science can further your research/practice plans and career.