Understanding De-implementation in Healthcare and Public Health
In the ever-evolving world of healthcare and public health, the term ‘de-implementation’ is gaining prominence. This concept, essentially the process of phasing out ineffective or harmful practices, is crucial for… Read More
Community Health Worker Salaries in the US
For one of our projects, I was doing research on community health workers. I pulled this data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. What I find super notable about this… Read More
The Practical Application of Quality Implementation Tool (QIT) in Real-World Settings
Let’s travel back in time, nearly a decade. I was a young, totally naive graduate student. An older student, Duncan Meyers asked that I help out with developing an article… Read More
The Power of Implementation Frameworks: Insights from the Breathewell Study
In healthcare, implementing new interventions successfully is a complex puzzle. The article Planning for Implementation Success Using RE-AIM and CFIR Frameworks: A Qualitative Study published in Frontiers in Public Health… Read More
Quantitative Evaluation in Implementation Research: A Guide to Enhancing Healthcare Delivery
In the rapidly evolving world of healthcare, understanding and implementing effective strategies is crucial for improving patient outcomes and healthcare systems. A fascinating article, “Quantitative approaches for the evaluation of… Read More
Unlocking Insights with Regression Discontinuity: A Simple Guide
Have you ever wondered how researchers decide if a new program is effective? How do they know if the program is causing the improvement and not something else? This is… Read More
Qualitative Comparative Analysis vs. Coincidence Analysis
Today, we’re exploring two intriguing approaches: Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) and Coincidence Analysis (CNA). Whether you’re a student, researcher, or just a curious mind, this blog will enlighten you in… Read More
The Complexities of Fidelity in Behavioral Interventions
In the realm of healthcare and behavioral interventions, fidelity is a crucial concept, yet one that is often underexplored and underreported. Fidelity refers to the degree to which an intervention… Read More
Unraveling ARIMA: The Statistical Key to Predicting the Future
Have you ever wondered how experts predict everything from stock market trends to next year’s fashion? One secret lies in a statistical superhero named ARIMA. This method may sound like… Read More
Understanding Technical Assistance: A Comprehensive Review of Its Evaluation and Effectiveness
Introduction Technical Assistance (TA) is a critical strategy used worldwide in various sectors, from public health to education. Its primary goal is to support the implementation and sustainability of evidence-based… Read More
Unlocking the Mystery of Autocorrelation: A Key to Understanding Patterns in Community Research
Have you ever noticed how certain events or behaviors seem to follow a pattern over time? For instance, a community health worker may observe that flu cases rise and fall… Read More
Understanding Interrupted Time Series Designs: A Simple Guide
Have you ever wondered how experts determine the impact of an event or a new policy on society? Whether it’s introducing a new traffic law or a community health initiative,… Read More
