Six practical recommendations for improved implementation outcomes reporting.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Implementation outcomes research spans an exciting mix of fields, disciplines, and geographical space. Although the number of studies that cite the 2011 taxonomy has expanded considerably, the problem of harmony in describing outcomes persists. This paper revisits that problem by focusing on the clarity of reporting outcomes in studies that examine them. Published recommendations for improved reporting and specification have proven to be an important step in enhancing the rigor of implementation research. We articulate reporting problems in the current implementation outcomes literature and describe six practical recommendations that address them.

Recommendations

Our first recommendation is to clearly state each implementation outcome and provide a definition that

SUBMITTER: Lengnick-Hall R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8822722 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature