[69% Off] Diving Into Implementation Science

A fast-track Introduction

Added on October 1, 2025 Teaching & Academics 2 min read

What you’ll learn

Understand the significance of implementation science and its relevance in real-world practice
Familiarize with key concepts and terminology commonly used in the field of implementation science.
Identify and assess the know-do gap, recognizing where knowledge fails to translate into practice.
Evaluate quality indicators and explore contributing factors behind implementation gaps in various settings.

Requirements

No experience in implementation science is required.

Description

This introductory course, “Diving Into Implementation Science: A Fast-Track Introduction,” offers an engaging exploration into the foundational principles of implementation science. Designed for anyone curious about how research can be transformed into practice, this course delves into the core concepts that underpin the field and explains how these principles work together to bridge the gap between what we know and what is done in real-world settings.

At the heart of the course is the concept of the “know-do gap”—the discrepancy between the best evidence available and its application in everyday practice. Through this lens, participants will discover the importance of fidelity, the degree to which an intervention is delivered as intended, and adaptation, the thoughtful modification of interventions to better suit specific contexts without compromising their effectiveness. The course also introduces feasibility, highlighting how practical constraints and contextual factors influence the implementation of evidence-based practices.

Learners are encouraged to adopt an inquisitive mindset as they explore how these principles are applied in various healthcare settings. Real-world examples, such as the implementation of oral rehydration solutions to combat child mortality, illustrate the dynamic interplay between research and practice. By providing a clear, approachable introduction to the fundamental concepts of implementation science, this course aims to empower participants to think critically about how innovative strategies can be developed and refined to improve health outcomes, setting the stage for further exploration and application in their own professional contexts.

Author(s): Obidi Ezezika