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Advancing the application, quality and harmonization of implementation science measures

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Rabin, Borsika A., Purcell, Peyton, Naveed, Sana, Moser, Richard P., Henton, Michelle D., Proctor, Enola K., Brownson, Ross C., Glasgow, Russell E.·2012·Implementation Science

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The field of implementation science (IS) encompasses a broad range of constructs and uses measures from a variety of disciplines. However, there has been little standardization of measures or agreement on definitions of constructs across different studies, fields, authors, or research groups. METHODS: We describe a collaborative, web-based activity using the United States National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Grid-Enabled Measures (GEM) portal that uses a wiki platform to focus discussion and engage the research community to enhance the quality and harmonization of measures for IS health-related research and practice. We present the history, process, and preliminary data from the GEM Dissemination & Implementation (D&I) Campaign on IS measurement. RESULTS: The GEM D&I Campaign has been ongoing for eight weeks as of this writing, and has used a combination of expert opinion and crowd-sourcing approaches. To date it has listed definitions for 45 constructs and summarized information on 120 measures. Usage of the website peaked at a rate of 124 views from 89 visitors on week seven. Users from seven countries have contributed measures and/or constructs, shared experience in using different measures, contributed comments, and identified research gaps and needs. CONCLUSION: Thus far, this campaign has provided information about different IS measures, their associated characteristics, and comments. The next step is to rate these measures for quality and practicality. This resource and ongoing activity have potential to advance the quality and harmonization of IS measures and constructs, and we invite readers to contribute to the process.

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Authors
Rabin, B. A., Purcell, P., Naveed, S., Moser, R. P., Henton, M. D., Proctor, E. K., Brownson, R. C., & Glasgow, R. E.
Affiliations
  • Kaiser Permanente (US)
  • National Institutes of Health (US)
  • Washington University in St. Louis (US)
Corresponding author
Rabin, Borsika A.
Venue
Implementation Science
Published
2012-12
Volume
7
Issue
1
Pages
119-119
ISSN
1748-5908 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2136559874
Cited by
106
References
22
Citations by year
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FWCI
13.07
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Implementation Science (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Digital Commons@Becker (Washington University School of Medicine) (submittedVersion, public-domain)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Funders
  • Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences
  • Georgia Clinical and Translational Science Alliance
  • National Institutes of Health
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U48DP001903)
  • National Cancer Institute (U54CA155496, U48/DP001903, P20CA137219, R01CA124404)
  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (P30DK092950)
  • National Center for Research Resources (5UL1RR02499205, UL1RR024992)
  • National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (U48-DP-001903)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Health Policy Implementation Science
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Delphi Technique in Research
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Health Sciences Research and Education
Keywords
measurement harmonization, construct definition, crowdsourcing, wiki platform, dissemination and implementation research, research community engagement
MeSH terms
Cooperative Behavior, Humans, United States, Internet, Information Dissemination, National Cancer Institute (U.S.), Translational Research, Biomedical

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