"There is nothing so practical as a good theory": a pragmatic guide for selecting theoretical approaches for implementation projects.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A multitude of theories, models and frameworks relating to implementing evidence-based practice in health care exist, which can be overwhelming for clinicians and clinical researchers new to the field of implementation science. Clinicians often bear responsibility for implementation, but may be unfamiliar with theoretical approaches designed to inform or understand implementation.

Main text

In this article, a multidisciplinary group of clinicians and health service researchers present a pragmatic guide to help clinicians and clinical researchers understand what implementation theories, models and frameworks are; how a theoretical approach to implementation might be used; and some prompts to consider when selecting a theoretical approach for an implementation proje

SUBMITTER: Lynch EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6236961 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature