Implementation Science in Patient-Oriented Research Certificate
This certificate course runs annually from October to December and is part of the AbSPORU Leadership in Patient-Oriented Research Microcredential.
Implementation Science is the scientific study of methods to promote the systematic uptake of research findings and other evidence-based practices into routine practice, and, hence, to improve the quality and effectiveness of health services and care. It includes the study of influences on healthcare professional and organisational behaviour.
- Martin Eccles & Brian Mittman (2016), Welcome to Implementation Science
Overview
The Implementation Science in Patient-Oriented Research Certificate course covers theory, methodology, and practical work, encompassing elements that are common across Implementation Science (IS) theory, methods, and frameworks. This course provides a breadth of knowledge and skill in IS with ample opportunity to discuss the concepts with other learners and the course moderators.
Format and Workload Expectations
Delivered fully online over 9 weeks, this course offers bi-weekly live webinars led by implementation science and patient-oriented research experts. Asynchronous videos, readings, online discussion forums, and project-based assignments provide opportunities to apply the skills and knowledge you are learning, and to connect with others to share ideas and experiences. Plan to spend 3-4 hours on these course activities each week.
Participants will also have the opportunity for one-on-one coaching from the course moderator.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Discuss different IS concepts and describe how to apply them
- Select and apply theories, models, and frameworks to address an implementation problem
- Understand who needs to be involved in implementation, how to engage with everyone involved, and how to appraise engagement with an equity lens
- Develop plans to assess knowledge needs and determine readiness
- Consider barriers and facilitators when selecting implementation strategies
- Select and apply appropriate evaluation tools, models and frameworks to develop an evaluation plan
- Identify important considerations for sustaining the long-term impact of an intervention
- Incorporate equity considerations into all steps of the process
Content
The Implementation Science in Patient-Oriented Research course covers:
- Building the Case for Implementation Science
- Implementation Science Concepts, Theories, Models, & Frameworks
- Identifying Who Needs to be Involved and How to Communicate with Them
- Engagement and Assessing Readiness
- Identifying Barriers and Facilitators to Implementation
- Co-designing Implementation Plans
- Evaluating Implementation
- Planning for Sustainability
Questions?