Implementation Science

Implementation Science is 'the scientific study of methods to promote the uptake of research findings into routine healthcare in clinical, organisational or policy contexts'.

Given the evidence about the time it takes to implement evidence-based changes into practice, implementation science is increasingly critical to delivery of an effective NHS.

Follow the links below to find out more.


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NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs)

A substantial amount of implementation science is undertaken by the NIHR ARCs. Follow the link to find your nearest ARC.

Frameworks for implementation

Understanding implementation is complex, but there are a number of useful frameworks.





Perspectives on implementation:


How do we know what works in the NHS?

NHS spends millions on emergency admission risk tools – with no evidence of patient benefit.