Dissemination, Implementation & Improvement Science

This is a single workshop delivered over two days: Wednesday, June 15, 2:00PM-4:45PM ET & Thursday, June 16, 10:00AM-12:45PM ET This workshop focuses on dissemination, implementation, and improvement science and its format is a hybrid of didactic teaching and discussion. Those new to the field will receive an introduction to dissemination, implementation, and improvement science and an overview of the field, including different perspectives toward organizational improvement, and their importance in the context of the evolving US healthcare system and in the context of population health sciences. We will discuss relevant theories, models, and frameworks; commonly applied research designs; measures and measurement considerations; and implementation strategies. We will also address the balance between ensuring fidelity and maximizing fit for context. Workshop Outcomes: By the end of the workshop participants will be able to: -Recognize dissemination, implementation, and improvement science in a local context as well as within the larger US healthcare system -Interpret scholarly literature, including different perspectives towards organizational improvement -Compare and contrast theories, models, and/or frameworks -Critically evaluate commonly applied research study designs as well as measures -Identify and describe implementation strategies -Understand key concepts for adapting evidence-based programs to different populations within varied geographic or clinical settings Recommended Audience: Clinicians, practitioners, researchers, students, trainees, and staff interested in an introduction to dissemination, implementation, and improvement science Class Size: 25 regular slots/10 students slots