If we keep on doing what have been doing, are going to getting getting. Concerns about the gap between science and practice longstanding. There is a need for new approaches supplement existing of research models evolving community-centered bridging this gap. In article, present Interactive Systems Framework Dissemination Implementation (ISF) that uses aspects models. The framework presents three systems: Prevention Synthesis Translation System (which distills information innovations...

An individual or organization that sets out to implement an innovation (e.g., a new technology, program, policy) generally requires support. In the Interactive Systems Framework for Dissemination and Implementation, Support System should work with Delivery (national, state and/or local entities such as health human service organizations, community-based schools) enhance their capacity quality implementation of innovations. The literature on [corrected] has been underresearched...

There are many challenges when an innovation (i.e., a program, process, or policy that is new to organization) actively introduced into organization. One critical component for successful implementation the organization's readiness innovation. In this article, we propose practical science heuristic, abbreviated as R = MC 2 . We organizational involves (a) motivation implement innovation, (b) general capacities of organization, and (c) innovation‐specific needed particular Each these...

Hundreds of millions dollars are spent each year by U.S. federal agencies for training and technical assistance (TTA) to be delivered centers (TTACs) "delivery system organizations" (e.g., federally qualified health centers, state departments health, substance abuse treatment schools, healthcare organizations). TTACs often requested help delivery organizations implement evidence-based interventions. Yet, counterintuitively, rarely required use approaches when supporting systems (in the...

Coalitions currently are a popular tool for promoting community-based solutions to health problems, such as alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) abuse. Private foundations, granting agencies, public organizations assume that participation of community members in promotion coalitions will increase the likelihood program success. This article examines whether key characteristics related effectiveness measured by member satisfaction, commitment coalition, quality planning efforts. Member...

Capacity is a complex construct that lacks definitional clarity. Little has been done to define capacity, explicate components of or explore the development capacity in prevention. This article represents an attempt operationalize and distinguish among types levels as they relate dissemination implementation through use taxonomy capacity. The was informed by literature from two divergent models field: research-to-practice (RTP) community-centered (CC) models. While these differ perspective...

The study explored the effects of different types social support on adjustment first time parents in postpartum period. At three months and nine postpartum, questionnaires were filled out by 18 fathers 23 mothers who attended parenting groups, 24 a comparison group. Four early (parenting group, marital instrumental, emotional, network) related to later (well-being, interaction, parental sense competence). results suggest that importance particular type may be for mothers. Parenting group...

The continuously growing demand for program results has produced an increased need evaluation capacity building (ECB). Integrative ECB Model was developed to integrate concepts from existing theory literature and structure a synthesis of the empirical literature. study used broad-based research method with systematic decision rules demonstrates viability producing reliable analysis disparate data variety designs. There high degree consistency in what reported theoretical terms strategies...

Despite the availability of many evidence-based prevention interventions (EBIs), gaps exist in bringing these programs into widespread practice. Technical assistance (TA) is a strategy for enhancing readiness practitioners to implement EBIs. Although millions dollars are spent on TA each year, there little consensus about what essential features and how provide with quality. A broad-based research synthesis methodology was used analyzing current evidence base using three frames: (1) applying...

Empowerment evaluation continues to crystallize central issues for evaluators and the field of evaluation. A highly attended American Evaluation Association conference panel, titled “Empowerment Traditional Evaluation: 10 Years Later,” provided an opportunity reflect on evolution empowerment Several presentations were expanded published in Journal Evaluation. In spirit dialogue, authors respond these related comments. The structure their discussion terms evaluation's past, present, future as...

According to the Interactive Systems Framework for Dissemination and Implementation, implementation is a major mechanism concern in bridging research practice. The growing number of frameworks need be synthesized translated so that science practice quality can furthered. In this article, we: (1) use synthesis developed by Meyers et al. (Am J Commun Psychol, 2012) translate results into practical tool improving (i.e., Quality Implementation Tool; QIT), (2) present some benefits limitations...

Block and neighborhood organizations can play an essential role in the preservation revitalization of urban communities, but they are vulnerable to rapid decline or failure. In examining active inactive block organizations, this article presents open-systems framework variables related maintenance such groups. The framework, which consists offive general systems-level variables-each made up lower-level open empirical evaluation-was applied a longitudinal study 17 organizations. To gather...

Bringing evidence based programs to scale was a major initial impetus for the development of Interactive Systems Framework Dissemination and Implementation (ISF). The ISF demonstrates importance Support System in facilitating uptake innovations community (the Delivery System). Two strategies that members commonly use are training-of-trainers (TOT) models technical assistance (TA). In this article, we focus on role bringing evidence-based (EBPs) using case example, with special attention two...

Defining, compartmentalizing, and differentiating among stakeholder involvement approaches to evaluation, such as collaborative, participatory, empowerment enhance conceptual clarity. It also informs practice, helping evaluators select the most appropriate approach for task at hand. This view of science practice is presented in response argument Cousins, Whitmore, Shulha (2013) that efforts differentiate have been ‘‘unwarranted ultimately unproductive’’ (p. 15). Over past couple decades,...

Abstract In the field of teen pregnancy prevention many efficacious programs are available but adoption these is slow at community level. this article, we present a multi‐site, capacity‐building effort called Promoting Science‐based Approaches to Teen Pregnancy Prevention project (PSBA) as case example proactive application Interactive System Framework (ISF) for dissemination and implementation. The ISF multi‐system model leading implementation science‐based programming through work three...