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Instrumentation issues in implementation science [PDF]

Implementation Science, 2014
Abstract Background Like many new fields, implementation science has become vulnerable to instrumentation issues that potentially threaten the strength of the developing knowledge base. For instance, many implementation studies report findings based on instruments that do not have established psychometric properties.
Martinez, Ruben G, Lewis, Cara C, Weiner, Bryan J   +2 more
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Progress with the Learning Health System 2.0: a rapid review of Learning Health Systems’ responses to pandemics and climate change

BMC Medicine
Background Pandemics and climate change each challenge health systems through increasing numbers and new types of patients. To adapt to these challenges, leading health systems have embraced a Learning Health System (LHS) approach, aiming to increase the
Carolynn L. Smith, Georgia Fisher, Putu Novi Arfirsta Dharmayani, Shalini Wijekulasuriya, Louise A. Ellis, Samantha Spanos, Genevieve Dammery, Yvonne Zurynski, Jeffrey Braithwaite   +8 more
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The journey to a learning health system in primary care: a qualitative case study utilising an embedded research approach

BMC Primary Care, 2023
Background Healthcare systems may be resilient and adaptive, but they are not fit for purpose in their current state. Increasing threats to health system sustainability have underscored the need to move towards a learning health system in which research ...
Genevieve Dammery, Louise A. Ellis, Kate Churruca, Janani Mahadeva, Francisco Lopez, Ann Carrigan, Nicole Halim, Simon Willcock, Jeffrey Braithwaite   +8 more
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Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Survival in Western Kenya: Reduction in Early Deaths and Treatment Abandonment

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background An earlier study on children diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Kenya reported a low event‐free survival (EFS), excess treatment abandonment, and high induction mortality.
Gilbert Olbara, George Bogonko, Festus Njuguna, Sandra Langat, Martha Kipngetich, Dennis Njenga, Gertjan Johannes Kaspers, Terry Allen Vik   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Revisiting the scope and expectations of Implementation Science and Implementation Science Communications

Implementation Science
AbstractThis editorial updates the scope and submission expectations of Implementation Science and Implementation Science Communications. We refine our protocol publishing policies and set out new expectations for reporting studies describing determinants and their relationship with implementation outcomes.
Wilson, Paul, Aarons, Gregory A, Sales, Anne, Xu, Dong Roman, Wensing, Michel, Hutchinson, Alison, Beidas, Rinad S, Geng, Elvin   +7 more
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ASSIST: Refinement of a Benefits Navigator Intervention Among Low‐Income Pediatric Oncology Families

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background/Objectives Children with cancer living in poverty experience worse survival and quality of life. Interventions connecting low‐income families to benefits (e.g., Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program [SNAP] improve health outcomes; yet nearly 50% of SNAP‐eligible pediatric oncology families are unenrolled.
Puja J. Umaretiya, Selena Murcia Mendez, Jennifer Kellett, Sarah Wright, Marisel Ponton, Robin T. Higashi, Rahela Aziz‐Bose, Colleen A. Kelly, Ayesha Zia, Joanne Wolfe, Sandi L. Pruitt, Kira Bona   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Developing implementation research capacity: longitudinal evaluation of the King’s College London Implementation Science Masterclass, 2014–2019

Implementation Science Communications, 2020
Background Despite an increasing number of training opportunities in implementation science becoming available, the demand for training amongst researchers and practitioners is unmet.
Rachel Davis, Brian Mittman, Madelene Boyton, Aoife Keohane, Lucy Goulding, Jane Sandall, Graham Thornicroft, Nick Sevdalis   +7 more
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Tracking Health Related Quality of Life From Diagnosis to Follow‐Up Among Australian Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is one of the most treatable forms of paediatric cancer; however, there is a substantial burden of treatment‐related toxicities (TRTs). In addition, the long‐term changes in children's health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) due to toxic treatments are not well understood.
Clare Ghows, Clarissa E. Schilstra, Karen McCleary, Nancy E. Briggs, Rishi S. Kotecha, Richard De Abreu Lourenco, Shanti Ramachandran, Ruelleyn Cockcroft, Rachel Conyers, Siobhan Cross, Luciano Dalla‐Pozza, Peter Downie, Tamas Revesz, Michael Osborn, Frank Alvaro, Claire E. Wakefield, Glenn M. Marshall, Toby Trahair, Marion K. Mateos, Joanna E. Fardell   +19 more
wiley   +1 more source

Barriers to Childhood Immunisation in Selected Zero-Dose Communities in Gauteng Province: A Qualitative Study

Vaccines
Background/objective: The Immunisation Agenda 2030, led by the World Health Organization, aims to ensure that people of all ages benefit from vaccination. South Africa remains committed to these goals, strengthening childhood immunisation largely through
Thobelani Nompilo Majola, Ntombifuthi Blose, Emma Shuvai Chikovore, Zinhle Mtwane, Algernon Africa, James Michael Burnett, Maanda Mudau, Noluthando Ndlovu, Bontle Motloung, Janine Simon-Meyer, Ashnie Padarath   +10 more
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Implementation science made too simple: a teaching tool

Implementation Science Communications, 2020
Background The field of implementation science is growing and becoming more complex. When teaching new learners, providing a clear definition of implementation science and a description of “its place” among related fields can be difficult.
Geoffrey M. Curran
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