Fundamentals 2025-2026

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
Slides
CE Credit
Additional Materials:
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