Abstract
Implementation science (IS) is the study of approaches designed to increase adoption
and sustainability of research evidence into routine practice. This article provides
an overview of IS and ideas for its integration with nutrition education and behavior
practice and research. Implementation science application in nutrition education and
behavior practice can inform real-word implementation efforts. Research opportunities
include advancing common approaches to implementation measurement. In addition, the
article provides suggestions for future studies (eg, comparative effectiveness trials
comparing implementation strategies) to advance the knowledge base of both fields.
An example from ongoing research is included to illustrate concepts and methods of
IS.
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Publication history
Published online: April 12, 2019
Accepted:
March 1,
2019
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