AB-010-IS

Applied Implementation Science

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Duration
12-week, 100% Online
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Credits
4 Credit Hours
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Term
Spring
Enrollment
Expected Spring 2027

📖 Course Overview

This course provides students with foundational and practical knowledge in implementation science, focusing on how to translate research findings and evidence-based interventions into real-world health and public service settings. It equips students with the theoretical frameworks, methodologies, and analytical tools needed to improve the adoption, implementation, and sustainability of interventions in healthcare and community contexts, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

🔑 Key Topics Covered

Introduction to Implementation Science

History, concepts, and relevance to global health and health systems

Frameworks and Models

Exploration of common models such as RE-AIM, CFIR, and the Implementation Outcomes Framework

Implementation Strategies

Designing, adapting, and selecting evidence-based approaches for specific contexts

Study Design and Evaluation

Hybrid effectiveness-implementation designs, mixed methods, and pragmatic trials

Measuring Implementation Outcomes

Fidelity, reach, adoption, acceptability, cost, and sustainability

Contextual Adaptation

Addressing cultural, organizational, and policy barriers to successful implementation

Dissemination and Knowledge Translation

Communicating results to policymakers, funders, and practitioners

Ethical and Equity Considerations

Ensuring equitable implementation and engagement of community stakeholders

Applied Projects

Real-world case studies and group projects to design and evaluate implementation strategies

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