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Improving the Replication Success of Evidence-Based Interventions: Why a Preimplementation Phase Matters

Author Type(s)

Faculty

DOI

10.1016/j.jadohealth.2013.11.028

Journal Title

The Journal of Adolescent Health

First Page

24

Last Page

28

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-1-2014

Department

Public Health

Keywords

Adolescent, Adolescent Behavior, Adolescent Health Services, Diffusion of Innovation, Evidence-Based Practice, Female, Health Promotion, Humans, Pregnancy, Pregnancy in Adolescence, Program Development, Sexual Abstinence, Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

Abstract

PURPOSE: Careful scrutiny of the literature reveals that the preimplementation phase is often overlooked by researchers interested in understanding the portability of evidence-based interventions to other settings. In this paper we document the importance of preimplementation and the planning year in enabling adopters to identify and resolve potential implementation barriers.

METHODS: Roger's diffusion of innovation theory and tenets of technology transfer models are the heuristic frameworks used to guide the analysis of the preimplementation phase of an abstinence replication study.

RESULTS: The planning year allowed for the securing and consolidation of stakeholder support; preparing the organization for implementation; redressing issues with the intervention packet; responding to the cultural norms of the adopting community; fine tuning the training approach and addressing emergent challenges.

CONCLUSIONS: Preimplementation provides adopters with opportunities to test the intervention before full implementation; and to identify and address potential threats to successful adoption.

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