Researchers are encouraged to use D&I frameworks and tools for study design. These frameworks and tools will help guide your dissemination and implementation planning and activities.
How to Get Started
There are more than 60 frameworks for your use. For guidance on selecting the right framework tool, we recommend you begin with Dr. Tabek’s publication: Bridging Research and Practice: Models for Dissemination and Implementation Research (PDF)
For an in-depth look at several options, please visit this interactive and searchable website database developed by the Center for Research in Implementation Science and Prevention (CRISP) at the University of Colorado.
Frequently Used D&I Frameworks & Tools
Our D&I team has also developed this list below of frequently used frameworks successfully utilized by the research community.
This cultivated list provides researchers with a starting point to begin planning dissemination and implementation activities.
This list is sorted into three primary categories:
- Dissemination Focus (D>I)
- Equal Focus of Dissemination & Implementation (D=I)
- Implementation Focus (I>D)
- Dissemination Focus (D>I)
- Equal Focus of Dissemination & Implementation (D=I)
- Implementation Focus (I>D)
- Health Promotion Research Center Framework
A Framework for Disseminating Evidence-Based Health Promotion Practices Preventing Chronic Diseases, Vol. 9, 2012. Harris, Cheadle, Hannon, Forehand, Lichiello, Mahoney, Snyder, Yarrow.
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). - Knowledge To Action Framework
KT Clearinghouse, Canadian Institute for Health Research. Knowledge Translation (KT) Planning Template (PDF)
Scientist Knowledge Translation Training. Barwick, Toronto ON: Hospital for Sick Children.- Related: A Guide for Developing Health Research Knowledge Translation (KT) Plans, August 2008.
- Value-Added Research Dissemination Framework
The Value-Added Research Dissemination Framework (PDF)
Office of Planning, Research & Evaluation, Administration for Children & Families.
US Department of Health & Human Services.- Related Audio & Document: Human Services Research Dissemination: What Works?
- Replicating Effective Programs (REP)
Replicating Effective Programs Framework (PDF)
These CDC programs in REP were tested, science-based behavioral interventions with demonstrated evidence of effectiveness in reducing risky behaviors such as consistent condom use and other methods of practicing safer sex
- Interactive Systems Framework
- Bridging the Gap Between Prevention Research and Practice: The Interactive Systems Framework for Dissemination and Implementation American Journal of Community Psychology, 2008, 41:171-181.
Wandersman, Duffy, Flaspohler, Noonan, Lubell, Stillman, Blachman, Dunville, Saul. - Disseminating Research Findings: What Should Researchers Do? A Systemic Scoping Review of Conceptual Frameworks
Implementation Science, 2010, 5:91. Wilson, Petticrew, Calnan, Nazareth.
- Bridging the Gap Between Prevention Research and Practice: The Interactive Systems Framework for Dissemination and Implementation American Journal of Community Psychology, 2008, 41:171-181.
- Reach Effectiveness Adoption Implementation Maintenance (RE-AIM)
- Re-Aim.org – Reach Effectiveness Adoption Implementation Maintenance (RE-AIM) Virginia Tech University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Tools and resources to facilitate implementation. List with links of RE-AIM publications and presentations. - Measuring the Use of the RE-AIM Model Dimension Items Checklist (PDF)
Implementation Science Team, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS)
National Cancer Institute (NCI).
- Re-Aim.org – Reach Effectiveness Adoption Implementation Maintenance (RE-AIM) Virginia Tech University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
- Consolidated Framework For Implementation Research (CFIR) Fostering Implementation of Health Services Research Findings into Practice: A Consolidated Framework for Advancing Implementation Science (PDF)
Implementation Science, August 2009. Damschroder, Aron, Keith, Kirsh, Alexander, and Lowery.
Other Framework(s)
- Diffusion of Innovations Theory
University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands.
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Frequently Used D&I Tools
- Beyond Scientific Publication: Strategies for Disseminating Research Findings (PDF)
CARE: Community Alliance for Research and Engagement. Yale Center for Clinical Investigation. - Development of a Planning Tool to Guide Research Dissemination
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, February 2005. Henrikson, Battles, Marks, et al., editors.- Related: Advances in Patient Safety: From Research to Implementation. Volume 4, Programs, Tools, and Products.
- Communication Notes (PDF) Canadian Health Services Research Foundation.
- Exchanging Knowledge: A Research Dissemination Toolkit (PDF)
Community Research Unit, Faculty of Arts, University of Regina. - A Handbook on Knowledge Sharing: Strategies and Recommendations for Researchers, Policymakers, and Service Providers
Tsui with Chapman, Schnirer, Stewart. 2006. Community-University Partnership (CUP) for the Study of Children, Youth and Families.
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. - Navigating the Translation and Dissemination of PHSSR Findings: A Decision Guide for Researchers (PDF)
Academy Health, 2013. Sofaer, Talis, Edmunds, Papa. - Tools for Implementing an Evidence-Based Approach in Public Health Practice (PDF)
Preventing Chronic Disease. 2012; 9:110324. Jacobs, Jones, Gabella, Spring, Brownson.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).