Conference: True IMPACT – Delivering Innovation for Patients and the Public

Description:
Despite the growing body of research on effective programs, treatments, and innovations, many never make it into routine use—a challenge known as the know-do gap. Implementation Science is the study of methods that support the integration of research knowledge into everyday practice, policy, and service delivery.
This introductory workshop is designed for participants with little or no prior experience in Implementation Science. It provides a broad overview of the field and introduces participants to core terminology, theoretical foundations, and essential elements of implementation research. Topics include the know-do gap, the role of context (e.g., organizational, cultural, and systemic factors), the use of theories, models, and frameworks to guide implementation, and the importance of engaging stakeholders—such as patients, professionals, and policymakers—in successful implementation. The workshop will also touch on basic aspects of implementation-focused study designs, helping participants understand how implementation can be systematically studied and evaluated.
The session will be interactive, combining short presentations with structured discussion and small-group reflection to encourage active engagement. By the end, participants will have a clearer understanding of what Implementation Science is and why it matters.

Aim:
- Understand why Implementation Science is relevant to health research.
- Gain foundational knowledge of core concepts and elements in Implementation Science.

Lead:
- Kathrin Blum, Institute for Implementation Science in Health Care, University of Zurich

This workshop is designed for practitioners and will focus on the application of Implementation Science principles into practice. Those who are interested or involved in implementing interventions in practice are welcome to participate. There is no need for a scientific background or pre-knowledge of Implementation Science.

Description:
An introduction into applied Implementation Science, the core concepts, (basic) methods and tools will be provided to address implementation challenges in real-world settings. Participants prepare for the workshop by bringing an intervention that they wish to implement or an intervention that failed implementation in their own setting. Instructions will be provided prior to the workshop. During the workshop, a five-step approach will be used to provide theoretical knowledge on basic implementation science principles and to develop an implementation plan for the own implementation challenges to take “home”.

Aim:
- Participants will learn basic Implementation Science principles
- Participants learn how Implementation Science principles are applicable to and can be readily applied in real-world scenarios.
- Participants will be guided through the process of applying these principles, using a step-by-step approach

Lead:
- Dr. Lotte Verweij, RN, Institute for Implementation Science in Health Care, University of Zurich, Center for Clinical Nursing Science, University Hospital Zurich
- Marta Castro MSc. Center for Clinical Nursing Science, University Hospital Zurich, and
- Dr. Suzanne Dhaini, RN, Clinical Nursing Science, University Children’s Hospital Zurich

Description:
Are you interested in making your implementation studies more efficient with easy-to-use and accessible everyday technologies, such as smartphone-delivered implementation interventions or evaluations?
Then join us for this interactive workshop where you will discover how everyday technology can support your implementation studies. With the help of a hands-on tutorial, you will learn how to use a sophisticated no-code technology to quickly design interventions for change or process, formative or summative evaluations tailored to your specific needs. No programming experience is required. Collaborate with peers in groups, exchange lessons learned, and share your thoughts about where technology will likely play a role in your future implementation study.

Aim:
- Understand how everyday technology can support implementation studies
- Learn how to use a no-code technology for your next implementation study
- Design a specific intervention or evaluation with the no-code technology
- Share your lessons learned about potential future technology use

Lead:
Prof. Dr. Tobias Kowatsch, Institute for Implementation Science in Health Care, University of Zürich & School of Medicine, University of St.Gallen, Switzerland