The term “implementation science” can seem vague to those outside the field. However, there has been thorough peer-reviewed research on the efficacy of this method, especially within healthcare settings. You can learn more about how implementation science can improve organizational and client outcomes by reading “An introduction to implementation science for the non-specialist” from BMC Psychology (Bauer et al., 2015).

Abstract Summary

The business case for implementation science is clear: As healthcare systems work under increasingly dynamic and resource-constrained conditions, evidence-based strategies are essential in order to ensure that research investments maximize healthcare value and improve public health. Implementation science plays a critical role in supporting these efforts.

Reference

Bauer, M. S., Damschroder, L., Hagedorn, H., Smith, J., & Kilbourne, A. M. (2015). An introduction to implementation science for the non-specialist. BMC Psychology, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-015-0089-9