Fundamentals 2025-2026

June

Application of the Implementation Research Logic Model (IRLM) in Implementation Research
JD Smith, PhD, MA
Professor and Vice Chair of Research
Department of Population Health Sciences
Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, University of Utah
Director, Dissemination and Implementation Science
Utah Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute
DCIS June 2026 Fundamentals Slides
Readings:
The Implementation Research Logic Model - a method for planning, executing, reporting, and synthesizing implementation projects
A stakeholder-driven method for selecting implementation strategies: a case example of pediatric hypertension clinical practice guideline implementation

 

May


Application of the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance (RE-AIM) Framework in Implementation Research

Christina Studts, PhD, MSPH, MSW
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Implementation Scientist, Dissemination and Implementation Science Core
Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Colorado

DCIS May 2026 Fundamentals Slides.pdf

Readings:

RE-AIM Planning and Evaluation Framework: Adapting to New Science and Practice With a 20-Year Review

Understanding and applying the RE-AIM framework: Clarifications and resources

Use of the RE-AIM framework to guide iterative adaptations: Applications, lessons learned, and future directions

 

April


Application of the Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, and Sustainment (EPIS) Framework in Implementation Research

Gregory Aarons, PhD
Professor of Psychiatry
University of California San Diego

DCIS April 2026 Fundamentals Slides.pdf

Readings:

Systematic review of the Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, Sustainment (EPIS) framework

Where is “policy” in dissemination and implementation science? Recommendations to advance theories, models, and frameworks - EPIS as a case example

A typology of power in implementation_Building on the exploration, preparation, implementation, sustainment framework to advance mental health and HIV health equity 

March

Application of the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) in Implementation Research
Caitlin Reardon, MPH
Implementation Scientist & Qualitative Methodologist
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
Ariel Domlyn, PhD
Clinical-Community Psychologist
U.S. Veterans Health Administration
Slides
 
Additional Materials:
The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research User Guide - a five-step guide for conducting implementation research using the framework
The updated Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research based on user feedback
Implementation evaluation of the Telephone Lifestyle Coaching (TLC) program: organizational factors associated with successful implementation
Conceptualizing outcomes for use with the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research: the CFIR Outcomes Addendum

February

Application of Sustainability Frameworks and Tools to a National Implementation Initiative

Ramzi Salloum, PhD
Professor and Division Director, 
Implementation Science and Health Interventions
University of Florida College of Medicine

Slides

January

Applying Human Centered Design in Implementation Science

Alex Dopp, PhD
Senior Researcher

RAND

Slides 

December

A Roadmap for Collaborative Selection of Implementation Strategies

Gina Kruse, MD, MPH
Professor

Division of Internal Medicine
University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine

Slides

November

Measuring and Monitoring Fidelity During Implementation
Bryce McLeod, PhD
Professor of Psychology

Principal Investigator, CREATE Lab
Virginia Commonwealth University

Slides

October

Fundamentals of Policy Implementation Science
Margaret Crane, PhD
Assistant Professor
The Warren Alpert Medical School
Brown University

Slides

September

Building Effective Implementation Research Teams
Lauren Brookman-Frazee, PhD
Doug Levy, PhD
Ginger McKay, PhD