Research–practice partnerships are essential for integrating evidence-based practices, programs, and interventions into health care and public health settings. Implementation science can help public health professionals effectively engage communities and partners.
Evidence-Based Public Health Practice
Public Health and Implementation Science Work Together to Improve Population Health Outcomes
Public Health
Improving population wellness through research, services, and programs.
Implementation Science Applies to Public Health to...
- Engage communities and access context.
- Select strategies to overcome barriers.
- Select and adapt programs to fit community.
- Implement programs effectively.
- Communicate about trends and programs.
- Evaluate program processes and outcomes.
- Sustain programs and positive outcomes.
Implementation Science
Studies how evidence-based practices, interventions and programs are effectively translated to and used in practice.
Select Research Practice Partnership Opportunities
Learn More About IS
- Read the NCI Implementation Science at a Glance workbook for practitioners.
- Watch The Intersection of Public Health and Implementation Science.
- Complete CPCRN’s Putting Public Health Evidence in Action training.
Contribute to IS
- Review and contribute resources to the Evidence-Based Cancer Control Programs website.
- Get involved in the Consortium for Cancer Implementation Science.
- Reach out to your local Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network principal investigator.