The “case” for case studies: why we need high-quality examples of global implementation research
Abstract Rigorous and systematic documented examples of implementation research in global contexts can be a valuable resource and help build research capacity. In the context of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), there is a need for practical examples of how to conduct implementation studies....
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| author | Blythe Beecroft Rachel Sturke Gila Neta Rohit Ramaswamy |
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| description | Abstract Rigorous and systematic documented examples of implementation research in global contexts can be a valuable resource and help build research capacity. In the context of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), there is a need for practical examples of how to conduct implementation studies. To address this gap, Fogarty’s Center for Global Health Studies in collaboration with the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and the National Cancer Institute is commissioning a collection of implementation science case studies in LMICs that describe key components of conducting implementation research, including how to select, adapt, and apply implementation science models, theories, and frameworks to these settings; develop and test implementation strategies; and evaluate implementation processes and outcomes. The case studies describe implementation research in various disease areas in LMICs around the world. This commentary highlights the value of case study methods commonly used in law and business schools as a source of “thick” (i.e., context-rich) description and a teaching tool for global implementation researchers. It addresses the independent merit of case studies as an evaluation approach for disseminating high-quality research in a format that is useful to a broad range of stakeholders. This commentary finally describes an approach for developing high-quality case studies of global implementation research, in order to be of value to a broad audience of researchers and practitioners. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1f8c68c3333349a28dbb4ebbb8aab30d2022-12-21T17:24:15ZengBMCImplementation Science Communications2662-22112022-02-01311510.1186/s43058-021-00227-5The “case” for case studies: why we need high-quality examples of global implementation researchBlythe Beecroft0Rachel Sturke1Gila Neta2Rohit Ramaswamy3Fogarty International Center, US National Institutes of HealthFogarty International Center, US National Institutes of HealthNational Cancer Institute, US National Institutes of HealthCincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical CenterAbstract Rigorous and systematic documented examples of implementation research in global contexts can be a valuable resource and help build research capacity. In the context of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), there is a need for practical examples of how to conduct implementation studies. To address this gap, Fogarty’s Center for Global Health Studies in collaboration with the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and the National Cancer Institute is commissioning a collection of implementation science case studies in LMICs that describe key components of conducting implementation research, including how to select, adapt, and apply implementation science models, theories, and frameworks to these settings; develop and test implementation strategies; and evaluate implementation processes and outcomes. The case studies describe implementation research in various disease areas in LMICs around the world. This commentary highlights the value of case study methods commonly used in law and business schools as a source of “thick” (i.e., context-rich) description and a teaching tool for global implementation researchers. It addresses the independent merit of case studies as an evaluation approach for disseminating high-quality research in a format that is useful to a broad range of stakeholders. This commentary finally describes an approach for developing high-quality case studies of global implementation research, in order to be of value to a broad audience of researchers and practitioners.https://doi.org/10.1186/s43058-021-00227-5Case studiesGlobal implementation scienceLMICs |
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| title | The “case” for case studies: why we need high-quality examples of global implementation research |
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| title_short | The “case” for case studies: why we need high-quality examples of global implementation research |
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