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This month we have highlights from our site, including: a commentary, a resource of the month, announcements, upcoming events and conferences, training opportunities, fellowships, job opportunities, funding opportunities, and recent abstracts.
Explore the newsletter, take a spin about the site, and please send any feedback, comments or announcements to cis@consortiumforis.org. |
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| Commentary on Featured Article |
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Integrating Community-Engagement and a Multiphase Optimization Strategy Framework: Adapting Substance Use Prevention for American Indian Families
Whitesell, N. R., Mousseau, A. C., Keane, E. M., Asdigian, N. L., Tuitt, N., Morse, B., . . . Kaufman, C. E. (2019). Integrating Community-Engagement and a Multiphase Optimization Strategy Framework: Adapting Substance Use Prevention for American Indian Families. Prev Sci. doi:10.1007/s11121-019-01036-y |
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Commentary on: "Whitesell, N. R., Mousseau, A. C., Keane, E. M., Asdigian, N. L., Tuitt, N., Morse, B., . . . Kaufman, C. E. (2019). Integrating Community-Engagement and a Multiphase Optimization Strategy Framework: Adapting Substance Use Prevention for American Indian Families."
In this month's commentary, Rohit Ramaswamy discusses how study authors combine community engaged research with rigorous process evaluation. |
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Resources available from the 2019 Summer Institute on Implementation Science
The National Implementation Research Network at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute and the Jordan Institute for Families in the School of Social Work hosted the second annual UNC Summer Institute on Implementation Science on June 10-12, 2019 in Chapel Hill, NC. Resources and videos of plenaries are now available online. |
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Implementation Science Communications is now accepting submissions
Implementation Science Communications, an official companion journal to Implementation Science, is a forum to publish research to foster the uptake of evidence-based practices and policies that affect health care delivery and health outcomes in clinical, organizational, or policy contexts. |
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Call for Input: Unpublished studies and reports focused on scaling up of effective social welfare interventions
Authors for a systematic review titled “Strategies for scaling up the implementation of interventions in social welfare” are asking for information about relevant unpublished studies and reports that should be considered. The primary objective of this review is to assess the effectiveness of strategies aiming to support the scale-up of social welfare interventions. |
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Call for Input: Experience working with consumer engagement in implementation
Researchers at the University of Arkansas’ Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System are seeking input from implementation scientists as part of a research study to develop guidelines on how to engage patients and other consumers in healthcare implementation activities. The study will assess current examples in the field and barriers participants in the survey have encountered. Consumers could include families, patients, and caregivers. Researchers are especially interested in consumers who experience health disparities. |
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Evaluation Conference 2019
November 11-16 – Minneapolis, MN
Hosted by the American Evaluation Association, the 33rd Annual Evaluation Conference will bring together evaluators, evaluation scholars, students, and evaluation users from around the world, where they are invited to assemble, share, and learn from the successes of the international discipline and practice of evaluation. The theme for this year’s conference is “Paths to the Future of Evaluation: Contribution, Leadership, Renewal”.
Register early by October 11. |
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12th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation in Health
December 4-6 – Arlington, VA
The Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation in Health (D&I), co-hosted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and AcademyHealth, helps realize the full potential of evidence to optimize health and health care by bridging the gap between research, practice, and policy.
Register early by October 7. |
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Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) National Forum
December 8-11 – Orlando, FL
The National Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care is a four-day conference that has been the home of quality improvement (QI) in health care for more than 30 years. The annual meeting brings together health care visionaries, improvement professionals, world leaders, industry newcomers, and beyond. Explore how improvement science methodologies can be used to effect real change in patient safety and care.
Register early by October 2. |
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Society of Behavioral Medicine 41st Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions
April 1-4 – San Francisco, California
SBM is a vibrant, multidisciplinary society focused on the role of behavior in improving health. Most of the country's most daunting health challenges have behavioral origins, and achieving SBM’s vision of “better health through behavior change” has never been more important. SBM members include the nation’s leading scientists and practitioners, and SBM Annual Meetings are the premier forum for the most influential behavioral medicine research.
Abstract submissions are due by September 9. |
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Global Health & Innovation Conference
April 4-5 – New Haven, Connecticut
The Global Health & Innovation Conference (#GHIC), presented annually by United for Sight, is the world's leading and largest global health conference as well as the largest social entrepreneurship conference, with nearly 2,000 professionals and students from all 50 states and more than 55 countries. This must-attend, thought-leading conference convenes leaders, changemakers, and participants from all sectors of global health, international development, and social entrepreneurship.
Final abstract deadline is October 15. |
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International Forum on Quality & Safety in Healthcare
April 28-30 – Copenhagen, Denmark
The International Forum has as its mission to support the movement for healthcare improvement. It aims to improve outcomes for patients and communities, provide practical ideas that can be implemented in the workplace, promote research into quality and safety improvement, foster effective innovation, and connect healthcare leaders and practitioners worldwide.
Poster abstracts are due by November 5. |
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Online Certificate in Implementation Science – University of California San Francisco
This is a part-time program, offered during the fall, winter, and spring semesters, focused on theories and methods relevant to the design of strategies to facilitate uptake of health-related interventions. The courses and certificate program are 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, including clinical and public health researchers, quality improvement officers, community-based clinic staff, public health and public policy practitioners, and clinicians. |
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APHA Learning Institute: Introduction to Implementation Science Short Course – Philadelphia, PA
This all-day workshop, held on November 3rd is offered by the Learning Institute of the APHA 2019 Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association and organized by the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute. The purpose of this course is to provide participants with an orientation to implementation science.
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Practicing Knowledge Translation – Toronto, Ontario
This 5-day workshop, held from October 7-11 at Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, is a professional development course on how to apply knowledge translation science to real-world implementation projects to enhance and sustain project outcomes. The course focuses on empowering individuals and organizations in the health system with the knowledge, skills, and support to effectively do knowledge translation. |
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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Implementation Research in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
The Penn Center for Mental Health (CMH) at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine invites applications for post-doctoral fellowships. This one-of-a-kind interdisciplinary training program at the intersection of implementation science, public policy, and mental health provides an excellent opportunity for social scientists to improve their knowledge of implementation science, behavioral economics, public mental health systems, qualitative and quantitative research methods, and how to conduct research that can impact the needs of our most vulnerable citizens.
Applications are due by October 15 for full consideration. |
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mobile Health Implementation, University of Wisconsin-Madison
The Implementation Science & Engineering Lab at the University of Wisconsin—Madison invites applications for a postdoctoral position with Dr. Andrew Quanbeck, the lab’s founder and principal investigator. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, interdisciplinary team of investigators and scholars committed to advancing the integration of evidence-based practices in primary care using principles and tools from systems engineering. |
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Department Head, Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, Virginia Tech
Responsibilities of the Department Head include leadership of all departmental programs and administrative responsibility for strategic planning, fiscal management, and human resources including recruitment; development; and retention of faculty, staff, and students. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success and distinction in one or more of the following disciplines: nutrition, exercise science, metabolism, physiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, dissemination and implementation science, or related areas.
Application review will begin September 15 and continue until the position is filled. |
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Associate/Full Professor of Dissemination and Implementation Science, San Diego State University
The School of Public Health seeks an Associate Professor or Professor with established expertise in Dissemination and Implementation Science (D&I) in public health. Candidates for this full-time, State-supported, tenure-track position (at the Associate Professor or Professor rank) should possess a doctoral degree in public health or other closely related field, with an established and clear track-record in D&I research.
Application review will begin September 4 and continue until the position is filled. |
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Senior Implementation Research Scientist, RTI International
RTI International is recruiting for a Senior Implementation Research Scientist within their Social Policy, Health and Economics Research Unit. This individual will be tasked with applying implementation science methods to the design and execution of research and evaluation projects and tasks encompassing health, healthcare, and social welfare.
Applications are being accepted until the position is filled.
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Research Scientist, Research and Analysis, National Committee for Quality Assurance
The Research Scientist leads and collaborates on the development and implementation of research grants, contracts, and internal projects focused on measuring and improving the quality of health care that can inform quality evaluation programs. The position is primarily funded by grants and contracts. |
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Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Posted by: NIH (Reissue of PAR-18-007)
Post date: May 8, 2019
Due date(s): February 5, June 5, October 5
Expiration date: May 8, 2022
The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to support innovative approaches to identifying, understanding, and developing strategies for overcoming barriers to the adoption, adaptation, integration, scale-up and sustainability of evidence-based interventions, tools, policies, and guidelines. Conversely, there is a benefit in understanding circumstances that create a need to stop or reduce (“de-implement”) the use of interventions that are ineffective, unproven, low-value, or harmful. In addition, studies to advance dissemination and implementation research methods and measures are encouraged. |
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Advancing Patient Safety Implementation through Safe Medication Use Research (R18 Research Demonstration and Dissemination)
Posted by: AHRQ (PA-16-421)
Post date: September 6, 2016
Due date(s): September 25
Expiration date: September 26
This FOA will fund investigative research demonstration projects that examine the effective implementation of processes, policies, and behaviors that support safe use of medication as well as its sustainment and dissemination. |
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Implementation of shared decision making for heart, lung, blood, and sleep diseases and conditions (R01 Research Project Grant)
Posted by: NIH (PA-19-166)
Post date: January 23
Due date(s): February 5, June 5, October 5
Expiration Date: May 8, 2022
The purpose of this initiative is to support research that uses evidence-based, practical approaches to increase the uptake of shared decision making into routine clinical practice. Objectives are to improve patient-centered care for heart, lung, blood, and sleep diseases and conditions; and to address barriers and facilitators related to SDM strategies used to improve quality of care, adherence, and informed consent; reduce health disparities; and deliver treatments best suited for individual patients |
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Proceedings from the 2nd Annual UK Implementation Science Research Conference, ‘Advancing the science of scaling up: Improving efficiency and effectiveness of implementation strategies in healthcare’: meeting abstracts : London, United Kingdom. 18 July 2019
Proceedings from the 2nd Annual UK Implementation Science Research Conference, 'Advancing the science of scaling up: Improving efficiency and effectiveness of implementation strategies in healthcare': meeting abstracts : London, United Kingdom. 18 July 2019. (2019). Implement Sci, 14(Suppl 2), 69. doi:10.1186/s13012-019-0911-5 |
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Process evaluation in the field: global learnings from seven implementation research hypertension projects in low-and middle-income countries
Limbani, F., Goudge, J., Joshi, R., Maar, M. A., Miranda, J. J., Oldenburg, B., . . . Webster, J. (2019). Process evaluation in the field: global learnings from seven implementation research hypertension projects in low-and middle-income countries. BMC Public Health, 19(1), 953. doi:10.1186/s12889-019-7261-8 |
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Use of health economic evaluation in the implementation and improvement science fields-a systematic literature review
Roberts, S. L. E., Healey, A., & Sevdalis, N. (2019). Use of health economic evaluation in the implementation and improvement science fields-a systematic literature review. Implement Sci, 14(1), 72. doi:10.1186/s13012-019-0901-7 |
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