Implementation Tools
Terms of Use
Most tools are copyrighted by Melanie Barwick and The Hospital for Sick Children. The Action Planning Tool, Sustainability Checklist and Sustainability Planner are posted here with permission from Jacquie Brown and Triple P International.
The Implementation Roadmap(c) requires an initial purchase. Other tools are free to use by not-for-profit/academic organizations who may share and use them for internal communication, research or educational purposes free of charge. Please note the terms of use:
- Using these tools by not-for-profit/academic organizations for internal research or educational purposes is free (The Implementation Roadmap is an exception and requires purchase).
- Use of these tools or any derivative in whole or in part thereof by for-profit organizations or by any organization or individual for a commercial purpose or for monetary gain (e.g., use in training courses, consultation) is strictly prohibited without the explicit permission of the copyright holder.
- Modification or adaptation to these resources is not permitted.
- The use of these resources requires the appropriate citation of authorship.
- The download of some of these tools requires registration by submission of an e-mail address (below) and an agreement to the above terms.
Overview
Implementation is a complex process with many moving parts. The Implementation Roadmap© (TIR) simplifies the process into five main elements informed by implementation science to provide an implementation planning experience for those working in service delivery settings. TIR is also helpful to EBI purveyors and implementation researchers. TIR is relevant to any organization or innovation because the implementation concepts are high-level.
Rationale
Researchers produce many evidence-based innovations that can improve outcomes if successfully implemented. Optimal outcomes depend upon their effective (successful) implementation. Evidence tells us that innovations are very often not successfully implemented and adopted in a timely way. Implementation is a complex process with high failure rates and can take many years to navigate, making it costly and resource-intensive. The implementation gap is a critical issue for people who fail to receive the best treatment and care available, for provider organizations who are committed but often struggle to provide evidence-based care, and for society who miss out on returns on investment.
Quick Facts
- TIR is a learning and planning resource to support evidence-informed implementation.
- TIR is informed by empirical evidence from the field of implementation science.
- TIR is intended for those developing and managing an implementation plan (real-world practice context); it can also be used to teach or support implementation research.
- TIR materials include a TIR poster and a workbook.
- TIR was developed by Dr Melanie Barwick, an implementation scientist in the Research Institute at The Hospital for Sick Children.
Evaluation
TIR is being evaluated so that we can learn about its usefulness, quality, and clarity and identify areas for improvement. That evaluation is ongoing with TIR users through a web-based survey. This is a ‘live trial’ – a real-world evaluation of the tool by those using it in their practice, teaching, or research. Results will be posted on my blog and through academic channels (publications, presentations).
Click on the link to order your copy (hardcopy and fillable PDF).
The Implementation Playbook (TIP) (c) is a digital tool designed to support the implementation of evidence-based innovations in real-world settings. It is being developed and tested through CIHR funding and is not publicly available yet.
TIP is not just another digital tool. It’s a unique innovation that combines dynamic implementation facilitation, rooted in implementation science and project management, all in one place. This is a first-in-kind digital tool that you don’t want to miss!
For a sneak peek, you can click the link below and stay tuned for more information.
This assessment tool is intended to address the level of readiness for implementing evidence informed practices within behavioural health service provider organizations. This tool is intended to assist with pre‐implementation discussion and preparation.
These video clips were developed from our research on implementing evidence-based practices in child and youth mental health (and schools), funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Each video clip captures high-level messages related to implementation and can be used educationally to share knowledge about these concepts with various audiences.
You can also use them to help prepare implementation teams in whatever context/sector you are working. We hope you will enjoy them and that they will prove helpful to you. Please share them with others!
Five video clips on Implementation are available on my YouTube Channel found here