Implementation Tools

The Implementation Playbook (TIP) (c) is a digital tool designed to support the implementation of evidence-based innovations in real-world settings. It is currently being developed and tested through CIHR funding and is not publicly available.

TIP provides dynamic implementation facilitation routed in implementation science and project management in one – a first-in-kind innovation!

For a sneak peek, click the link below and stay tuned for more information.

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 could 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).

 

This Action Planning Template, developed by Jacquie Brown, supports the preparation phase of implementation planning described in The Implementation Resource (TIR).

The Sustainability Checklist identifies essential elements that must be in place and sustained continuously to ensure service delivery is maintained with the required quality and quantity (service delivery targets).

This Worksheet is intended for use by Implementation Teams as an initial assessment of how their organizational functions/infrastructure will support the implementation of a new innovation. It draws on the Active Implementation Frameworks – Implementation Drivers developed by the National Implementation Research Network, with adaptations by Jacquie Brown.

OVERVIEW

Implementing evidence-based innovations in practice settings is a complex process. The science of implementation aims to make this effort more successful. Still, with dozens of implementation theories, models, and frameworks in the literature, knowing how to move forward can be challenging.

The Planning for Implementation Practice (PIP) workshop offers a practical approach to developing a plan for implementing innovations in practice settings within many sectors. PIP covers the core elements of implementation, focusing on learning and planning. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of how implementation science can be applied, guided by The Implementation Roadmap (TIR), a step-by-step planning tool for implementers in real-world practice settings. Each participant will receive a digital and hard copy of the TIR resource.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Participants will:

• Improve their understanding of implementation science core elements essential to effective implementation.
• Acquire knowledge and skills in implementation planning.
• Use the TIR© to plan for their project or case study example.

TARGET AUDIENCE

The PIP workshop is intended for anyone engaged with the implementation of evidence in real-world settings. This includes:

• People working in organizations that are supporting an implementation initiative (intermediary/purveyor organizations)
• Knowledge brokers, knowledge translation/mobilization professionals
• Researchers involved in implementation efforts
• Practitioners or service providers implementing innovations in the community or other settings (e.g., community centres, daycares, schools, mental health agencies, etc.)
• Policy/decision-makers who want to learn about implementation to inform their work

If you want to learn about the application of implementation science in practice and how to plan for implementation in your setting, this workshop is for you.

FACULTY

Melanie Barwick, Ph.D., CPsych

Melanie is the course founder and director. She is a Senior Scientist in the Child Health Evaluative Sciences Program of the SickKids Research Institute and a Registered Psychologist. She is a Full Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto. Melanie joined SickKids in 2001 and researches implementation science and knowledge translation.

Jacquie Brown, MES, RSW

Jacquie is an international Implementation Consultant, Implementation Lead at School Mental Health Ontario, and Past Director for the Child and Family Evidence-based Practice Consortium. As an implementation practitioner, Jacquie implements evidence-based practices and best practices in the health care, education, and community-based services sectors. She also implements the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program in Europe, Australia, and sub-Saharan Africa.

NEXT OFFERING

November 2024

Time – Eastern time zone: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day

Virtual Platform: Zoom

FEE

Online course fee: CAD 700, includes The Implementation Roadmap (digital and hard copy)

The in-person course fee is CAD 825, including The Implementation Roadmap (digital and hard copy), continental breakfasts, lunches, and snacks.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Registration is first come, first served.
• The online registration portal opens approximately two months in advance of the workshop.
• The registration link will be emailed to everyone on our email communication list. Please email Andrea Chiaramida at achiara@sickkids.ca if you want to be added to the list.

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!