Characteristics of Strong Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) Studies *
Content Analysis of Summary Statements
? Content analysis qualitatively examined summary statements from the first three rounds of review for the trans-NIH PAR on dissemination and implementation (D&I)
? Following slides summarize characteristics of strong D&I research studies based on the content analysis
Characteristics of Strong D&I Research Studies
? Meets the goal of the D&I PAR to improve practice through research
? Proposed study findings have important implications for D&I research:
o Potential to advance knowledge of D&I
o Potential results may be far reaching with long-term implications for reducing the discovery-delivery gap and disseminating evidence-based care into clinical primary care practice
o Provides a new demonstration of the implementation and adoption of an efficacious intervention
? Study includes information and specificity on the framework/model/theory proposed and is fully developed:
o Description of theoretical variables and outcomes are consistent with the underlying theories
o Scientific significance is strong due to the evaluation plan, theoretical foundations and content of study, and implementation strategies.
? Demonstrated understanding of the basic principles of dissemination – through breadth of its evaluation and range of players involved
? Principle Investigator and research team have extensive experience and are qualified in the field of dissemination and implementation
? Dissemination plan is appropriate in scope, future plans for dissemination discussed, and the study has an opportunity for expansion and generalization to other settings
o Presents details on the adaptation process (for translation).
o Clear how variability in implementation fidelity will be assessed.
o Thoroughly investigates the factors/processes that lead to dissemination and implementation
o Dissemination approaches take intra-class correlation into account.
o Dissemination approach is collaborative without a “top-down” execution (i.e., participatory).
? Study establishes excellent stakeholder participation and has strong ties in and familiarity with the community in which the intervention will be implemented
? Contextual characteristics are considered in study design and hypothesis
? Strong qualitative component of study
? Strong evidence provided for the effectiveness of intervention
? Provides detailed information regarding the sustainability and/or plans for future research of project
? Dissemination to a new (often high risk) and highly significant target population
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