Short Course Implementation Science A practical introduction to translating evidence into practice When 12-13 February 2015 Where Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK What is Implementation Science? Scientific study of methods to promote the uptake of research findings into routine healthcare Who is this course for? Postgraduate researchers and healthcare providers with an academic interest in changing practice to improve healthcare delivery (no prior experience in Implementation Science required) Spaces are limited to 25 delegates – we encourage registering your interest and booking early Format Interactive lectures, small group work, case studies, and an opportunity to work on own implementation project with individual feedback from course facilitators Course convenors Expert international facilitators Prof Jeremy Grimshaw Professor of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Canada Senior Scientist, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Canada Research Chair Knowledge Transfer & Uptake Dr Justin Presseau Prof Per Nilsen Lecturer in Health Psychology Institute of Health & Society Newcastle University (UK) Professor of Implementation Science Department of Medical and Health Sciences Linköping University, Sweden Dr Tracy Finch Senior Lecturer in Psychology of Healthcare Institute of Health & Society Newcastle University (UK) Dr Siw Carlfjord Research Fellow in Implementation Science Department of Medical and Health Sciences Linköping University, Sweden Implementation Science Course outline 12-13 February 2015 DAY ONE – Thursday 12 February 2015      Introduction to Implementation Science Overview of models, theories and frameworks used in Implementation Science Knowledge creation and synthesis Behaviour change approaches to implementation science Introduction to Normalization Process Theory DAY TWO – Friday 13 February 2015      Implementation interventions Assessing barriers and facilitators using theoretical frameworks From barriers to interventions: designing for implementation Measurement and evaluation in implementation Panel discussion Outcomes –       Using your own research context, you will be able to Recognise and apply theoretical approaches to changing practice Use robust methods for assessing barriers and facilitators Target barriers with intervention strategies Consider measurement and evaluation options Apply contemporary theory and methods in implementation to your own research Discuss and receive feedback from facilitators and delegates REGISTRATION DETAILS Dates 12-13 February 2015 Venue Newcastle University, Newcastle UK Cost* £300+ VAT* (includes registration, refreshments and lunch on both days) Contact sarah.beverley@ncl.ac.uk Application Please contact us to register your interest. Applicants will be asked to submit a short paragraph about their area of research. Spaces are limited to 25 delegates. Allocation will be on first come, first served basis. Application deadline Friday 23 January 2015 This course will run subject to a minimum number of enrolments