Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health: The Ultimate Guide

By Ross C. Brownson, Graham A. Colditz, Enola K. Proctor, and David Chambers

Bridge the gap between research and practice in public health, medicine, and the social sciences with the definitive guide to dissemination and implementation (D&I) research. Over the past two decades, D&I research has sought to accelerate the translation of new knowledge into real-world applications, improving health outcomes and bridging the gap between research and practice.

The Challenges of Moving Research to Practice and Policy

In today’s complex healthcare landscape, the challenges of implementing research findings into practice and policy are universal. To drive progress, collaborative partnerships and cross-country research are essential. The core principle of D&I research – turning knowledge into action – must be prioritized to effect meaningful change in health and science.

A Roadmap to Effecting Change in Health and Science

Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health is the go-to resource for researchers and practitioners in health and the social sciences. This comprehensive guide features insights from leading D&I researchers worldwide, addressing key issues in the field, including:

• Evaluating evidence-based interventions for effectiveness
• Designing studies for optimal impact
• Tracking essential outcomes for sustained success

This updated third edition places a strong focus on health equity and includes new chapters on:

• De-implementation: challenges and opportunities
• Scale-up and sustainment: overcoming barriers to widespread adoption
• Training and capacity building: equipping professionals for success

Overcoming Barriers to Uptake in Communities and Healthcare Settings

This edition also delves into the barriers to uptake of evidence-based interventions in community settings, social service agencies, hospitals, and clinics – and offers practical solutions to overcome these challenges.

Now in its third edition, Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health remains the quintessential resource for making research more consequential in health and the social sciences.

Book Details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Edition: 3rd edition (August 22, 2023)
• Language: English
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 712
• ISBN-10: 019766069X
• ISBN-13: 978-0197660690