Dissemination and implementation research in health

Ross C. Brownson, Graham A. Colditz, Enola Knisley Proctor

"The definitive work in D&I research -- now completely updated and expanded. The application of scientific research to the creation of evidence-based policies is a science unto itself -- and one that is never easy. Dissemination and implementation research (D&I) is the study of how scientific advances can be implemented into everyday life, and understanding how it works has never been more important for students and professionals across the scientific, academic, and governmental communities. Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health is a practical guide to making research more consequential, a collection assembled and written by today's leading D&I researchers. Readers of this book are taught to: Evaluate the evidence base in an effective intervention; Choose a strategy that produces the greatest impact; Design an appropriate and effectual study; Track essential outcomes;...