18. DISSEMINATION AND IMPLEMENTATION Flashcards
implementation science
The study of the optimal methods for the adoption of successful interventions and programs by community settings.
dissemination
The deliberate sharing of research findings to groups and communities that would benefit from said findings.
evidence
The degree to which the outcome data supports a scientific assertion.
community-centered approach
Refers to designing an intervention or program with an awareness of community factors and active participation and input from community members.
adaptation
Focuses on interactions between persons and their environments to better understand why behavior that is effective in one setting may not be useful in others.
fidelity
The degree to which a program is implemented as designed by the developers.
capacity building
A process in which communities or organizations work to improve their collective skills and resources.