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Research-Practice Partnerships

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  3. Research-Practice Partnerships

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.

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