Implementation research

Implementation research is the scientific study of barriers to and methods of promoting the systematic application of research findings in practice, including in public policy. Often, research projects focus on small scale pilot studies or laboratory-based experiments, and assume that findings can be generalised to roll out into a practice-based domain with few changes. Implementation research explores the challenges that are faced when generalising research findings "in the real world", such as in the fields of healthcare or school-based education.

See also

Science studies

References

• Walker, Anne E.; Grimshaw, J.; Johnston, M.; Pitts, N. Steen; Eccles, M. (2003). "PRIME – PRocess modelling in ImpleMEntation research: selecting a theoretical basis for interventions to change clinical practice". BMC Health Services Research. 3: 22. doi:10.1186/1472-6963-3-22.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: unflagged free DOI (link)