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Implementation Science News
Implementation Science News ― the
latest updates from the field brought to you by the Consortium for Implementation Science, a joint endeavor of RTI International & the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health.
 
AUGUST 2018
This month we have highlights from our site, including: a commentary, a featured article, an announcement, conferences, fellowships, funding opportunities, job announcements, trainings, webinars, and abstracts. (Scroll down for additional newsletter sections.)

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Featured Article
Commentary on "Using information communication technology in models of integrated community-based primary health care: learning from the iCOACH case studies."

Our August 2018 Associate Editor, Sarah Birken, reviews an article where authors integrate implementation and organization science to assess information and communication technology (ICT) use in a primary care setting.
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Using information communication technology in models of integrated community-based primary health care: learning from the iCOACH case studies.
 
Steele Gray, C., Barnsley, J., Gagnon, D., Belzile, L., Kenealy, T., Shaw, J., . . . Wodchis, W. P. (2018). Using information communication technology in models of integrated community-based primary health care: learning from the iCOACH case studies. Implement Sci, 13(1), 87. doi:10.1186/s13012-018-0780-3
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Announcements
Invitation to Participate: Clinical Sustainability Assessment

You are invited by the Center for Public Health Systems Science at Washington University in St. Louis to participate in a Clinical Sustainability Assessment. The purpose of this assessment tool is to collect information about your clinical practice or intervention regarding key elements that contribute to sustainability. The results of this survey will provide you with important information about the factors that are likely to help sustain your practice efforts over time. The survey should take approximately 15 minutes. Please submit your completed survey by September 15, 2018.
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Events & Conferences
EUSPR Conference And Members’ Meeting 2018
 
October 24-26, 2018 — Lisbon, Portugal

Translating research findings into prevention policy and practice remains a challenge, and despite the development of strategies to improve uptake, there is frequently a gap between research evidence and what is delivered. At EUSPR participants will begin to address some of these challenges, and to offer some suggestions for ways forward. The keynote speakers will explore some of the big questions in implementation and translational science, as well as providing focus on those strategies that have been successful in bringing together different members of the prevention community. A special focus of the conference will be the use of new technologies in this process, and how these might not only offer new opportunities for delivery of evidence based interventions and programmes, but also provide a platform for better engagement across different sectors
 
Early registration ends September 22, 2018.
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10th Annual CUGH Conference – Translation and Implementation for Impact in Global Health
 
March 8-10, 2019 — Chicago, IL
 
The theme for the 10th annual Consortium of Universities for Global Health's (CUGH) conference is Translation and Implementation for Impact in Global Health. The conference will bring together leaders from universities, NGOs, think tanks, the private sector and government to share what can be done to overcome the knowledge-needs gap, scale up evidence-based solutions and impact public policies to effectively address the pressing global challenges we face. 
 
Conference organizers are accepting abstract and panel/session submissions through August 25, 2018.
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Global Health and Innovation Conference 2019
 
April 13-14, 2019 — New Haven, CT
 
The Global Health & Innovation Conference (GHIC) hosted by Unite For Sight, is the world’s leading and largest global health conference as well as the largest social entrepreneurship conference, with 2,200 professionals and students from all 50 states and more than 55 countries. This conference convenes leaders, changemakers, and participants from all sectors of global health, international development, and social entrepreneurship.
 
The first abstract deadline is August 31, 2018. Those submitting by the first deadline will be given preference for oral presentations at the conference. The final abstract deadline is October 15, 2018.
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Society Of Behavioral Medicine’s Annual Meeting 2019
 
March 6-9, 2019 — Washington D.C.
 
The theme for the 40th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) is “Leading the Narrative”. The SBM’s Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions provides an excellent opportunity for attendees of all experience levels to participate in the highest caliber of professional programming devoted to research and practice in the field of behavioral medicine.
 
Conference organizers are accepting abstract submissions through September 5, 2018.
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Fellowships
Postdoctoral Fellowships in Cancer Prevention and Control, Washington University School of Medicine
 
Washington University School of Medicine and the Siteman Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, are seeking applications for Postdoctoral Fellowships in Cancer Prevention and Control. The fellowship provides scholars from a broad range of disciplines the opportunity to develop skills in cancer prevention and control research and experience with transdisciplinary approaches. Those with an experience/interest in implementation science are encouraged to apply.
 
Applications are considered on a rolling basis for fall 2018 and spring 2019.
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Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Implementation Science, UC San Diego Department of Psychiatry
 
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position with Dr. Gregory Aarons at the University of California San Diego, Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Aarons’ lab focuses on the implementation and sustainment of evidence-based practices in community-based settings including the development and testing of implementation frameworks and strategies, and the development of pragmatic measures to assess key implementation constructs. Dr. Aarons’ lab is also known for examination and improvement of system and organizational level factors affecting implementation and sustainment of evidence-based practice, community-academic partnerships, and the advancement and integration of quantitative and qualitative methods in implementation research.
 
This position is open until filled.
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Global HIV Implementation Science Research Training Fellowship at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
 
With support from the NIH (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases), ICAP has established the Global HIV Implementation Science Research Training Fellowship to prepare post-doctoral individuals for careers as independently funded researchers and for leadership in global HIV implementation research.
 
There is an opening for one post-doctoral fellow beginning September 1, 2018. Recent doctoral graduates are invited to apply. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
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Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Pediatrics Section of Nutrition at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
 
Postdoctoral fellowship in behavioral science related to the development of young children’s eating behaviors. The scope of the project includes development of intervention materials for an intervention related to parent-child interactions in the domains of eating and motor development, pilot testing of intervention materials, data analysis, and development and implementation of a pilot randomized controlled trial.
 
Viable candidates will have a PhD in the subject discipline and training in Human Development, Psychology, Intervention/Implementation Science, and/or Nutrition. 
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Funding Opportunities
NIH opportunities with upcoming Letter of Intent (LOIs) due dates in September:  AHRQ opportunities with standard due dates of September 25:  Other opportunities with due dates in September:
 
Job Opportunities

Consultant – Curriculum Development, Society for Implementation Science in Nutrition

  • The Society for Implementation Science in Nutrition (SISN) seeks a Consultant who is passionate about improving the delivery of nutrition actions worldwide. SISN seeks an early-career PhD professional, with significant work experience, who would assist SISN with establishing resources to be used in varied learning institutions and settings, to teach introductory and mid-level courses in implementation science in nutrition (ISN). Applications are due August 17, 2018 but the position will remain open until filled.

Medical Officer, Healthcare Assessment Research Branch, National Cancer Institute

  • The National Cancer Institute is seeking a Medical Officer to advance an innovative program of research to assess the equity, efficiency, and effectiveness of state-of-the-art cancer therapies as they disseminate from clinical trials into community-based settings. Of particular interest is the role of clinician, organizational, and economic factors that facilitate or hinder evidence-based adoption of cancer therapies. Candidates must have an M.D., research experience including an established record of peer-reviewed publications, and demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following: epidemiology, health economics, clinical oncology, and/or health services research. Applications are due September 30, 2018.
Assistant Professor, Clinician Educator Track - Implementation Science, University of Pennsylvania [Open Until Filled] 
  • The Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure clinician-educator track. The successful applicant will have experience in the field of clinical psychology with a focus on cognitive behavioral interventions and implementation science. Responsibilities include developing an independent research agenda in implementation science and mental health services research.
Behavioral Health Outcome Measures Manager Position, Owl Insights [Open Until Filled] 
  • Looking to make an impact on patient outcomes? Join Owl Insights – a dynamic and rapidly growing digital health company committed to transforming behavioral health through measurement-based care (MBC). The company is seeking a psychologist with expertise in the use of quantitative measurement to improve healthcare treatment.
Associate/Full Professor for the Division of Learning and Knowledge Systems, University of Michigan [Open Until Filled]
  • The Department of Learning Health Sciences at the University of Michigan Medical School is seeking an innovative scholar in the field of implementation science or organizational systems applied to health care, e.g., health services research, quality improvement for appointment as Associate or Full Professor in the instructional (tenure) track. The scholar’s academic background may come from disciplines including, but not restricted to: public health, complexity & systems science, behavioral & social sciences, organizational sciences. The successful applicant will have a record of significant accomplishments in the sciences that enable the transformation of health-related systems, locally and globally, into entities that learn and improve—and the application of those sciences to improve health and health care. 
Director of Implementation, Child Health and Development Institute [Open Until Filled]
  • The Child Health and Development Institute (CHDI) is seeking a talented and experienced Director of Implementation to lead and expand statewide initiatives to implement evidence-based practices (EBPs) for children with behavioral health concerns. Qualified candidates will  have a Ph.D. in psychology, social work, child development, or closely related field.
Tenure Track Faculty - Implementation Science with MAHEC, University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy [Open Until Filled]
  • A full-time, tenure-track faculty position is available in the Division of Practice Advancement and Clinical Education. The successful candidate will be based in Asheville, NC at the Division of Research within the Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) to conduct implementation research and apply these principles into education and scholarship. Qualified candidates will a have PhD, PharmD, or equivalent doctoral degree with training in implementation science or a related area from an accredited institution.​
Implementation Specialists at FPG Child Development Institute (UNC-CH) [Open Until Filled]
  • The Implementation Specialist serves as a project area leader on funded implementation science project(s) at the Frank Porter Graham (FPG) Child Development Institute at UNC-Chapel Hill. PhD-level applicants preferred, however exceptional Master’s-level applicants with seven to ten years of relevant experience will be considered.
 
Training Opportunities
Foundations of Knowledge Translation: What is Foundations of Knowledge Translation?
 
October 1-November 16, 2018
 
In Foundations of Knowledge Translation, participants learn how to identify key KT definitions, use theories, models, and frameworks for KT activities, discuss what to consider when planning for implementation, and outline a plan for implementation evaluation and sustainability. This course is intended for professionals in various fields, including but not limited to: healthcare, public health, mental health, bioethics, clinical sciences, and social sciences.
 
Applications are due August 24, 2018.
 
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UCSF Implementation Science Online Training Program
 
The UCSF Implementation Science Online Training Program is a part-time program consisting of a series of six online courses focused on theories and methods relevant to the design of strategies to facilitate uptake of health-related interventions. The program is designed for people from a broad range of professional settings who are currently engaged in the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategies to promote and improve health and health care quality.
 
Fall courses begin in early September and are 10 weeks long. Winter and Spring courses begin in January and in March, respectively. Please register a month before classes begin to ensure a spot if you are interested.
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Webinars
Approaches to Evidence Synthesis in Systematic Reviews of Public Health Interventions Methods and Experiences of the Community Preventive Services Task Force
 
On Wednesday, August 22, 2018, from 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. ET, Dr. David Hopkins will present “Approaches to Evidence Synthesis in Systematic Reviews of Public Health Interventions Methods and Experiences of the Community Preventive Services Task Force”. This webinar will focus on the conceptual decisions to emphasize a broad consideration of available evidence for reviews of public health interventions, the methods required to ensure a balanced assessment of mixed bodies of evidence, and factors weighed by the CPSTF in translating evidence into conclusions on effectiveness and recommendations regarding use.
 
Registration for this webinar is required.
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Abstracts
Development and testing of the Measure of Innovation-Specific Implementation Intentions (MISII) using Rasch measurement theory.

Moullin, J. C., Ehrhart, M. G., & Aarons, G. A. (2018). Development and testing of the Measure of Innovation-Specific Implementation Intentions (MISII) using Rasch measurement theory. Implement Sci, 13(1), 89. doi:10.1186/s13012-018-0782-1
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Organizational culture and climate as moderators of enhanced outreach for persons with serious mental illness: results from a cluster-randomized trial of adaptive implementation strategies.

Smith, S. N., Almirall, D., Prenovost, K., Goodrich, D. E., Abraham, K. M., Liebrecht, C., & Kilbourne, A. M. (2018). Organizational culture and climate as moderators of enhanced outreach for persons with serious mental illness: results from a cluster-randomized trial of adaptive implementation strategies. Implement Sci, 13(1), 93. doi:10.1186/s13012-018-0787-9
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Engaging primary care professionals in collaborative processes for optimising type 2 diabetes prevention practice: the PREDIAPS cluster randomised type II hybrid implementation trial.

Sanchez, A., Grandes, G., Pablo, S., Espinosa, M., Torres, A., & Garcia-Alvarez, A. (2018). Engaging primary care professionals in collaborative processes for optimising type 2 diabetes prevention practice: the PREDIAPS cluster randomised type II hybrid implementation trial. Implement Sci, 13(1), 94. doi:10.1186/s13012-018-0783-0
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Implementation science for integration of HIV and non-communicable disease services in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review.

Kemp, C. G., Weiner, B. J., Sherr, K. H., Kupfer, L. E., Cherutich, P. K., Wilson, D., . . . Wasserheit, J. N. (2018). Implementation science for integration of HIV and non-communicable disease services in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review. Aids, 32 Suppl 1, S93-s105. doi:10.1097/qad.0000000000001897
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