Implementation+Science

=Implementation Science=

Proposed Definition
**Definition 1:** Implementation Science will encompass all aspects of research relevant to the scientific study of methods to promote the uptake of research findings into routine settings in clinical, community and policy contexts. **Source:** Implementation Science http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1436009 **Focus:** Health Services Research **June 28, 2011**

Why we chose this definition
Because it has a purpose, context, outcome (uptake of research), evidence and context. Also it is well constructed and precise. July 1, 2011 media type="custom" key="9953851"

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 * Current Definitions (n = 2)**

**Definition 1:** Implementation Science will encompass all aspects of research relevant to the scientific study of methods to promote the uptake of research findings into routine settings in clinical, community and policy contexts. **Source:** Implementation Science http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1436009 **Focus:** Health Services Research


 * Definition:** “implementation science creates generalizable knowledge that can be applied across settings and contexts to answer central questions. Why do established programs lose effectiveness over days, weeks, or months? Why do tested programs sometimes exhibit unintended effects when transferred to a new setting? How can multiple interventions be effectively packaged to capture cost efficiencies and to reduce the splintering of health systems into disease-specific programs?”
 * Source:** http://www.malariafreefuture.org/blog/?p=304
 * Focus:** Global Health (Malaria)