Front Public Health May 2018 PMID 29868544

From Classification to Causality: Advancing Understanding of Mechanisms of Change in Implementation Science.

Cara C Lewis, Predrag Klasnja, Byron J Powell, Aaron R Lyon, Leah Tuzzio, Salene Jones, Callie Walsh-Bailey, Bryan Weiner

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28
Peak: 7 in Jan 2019
across 4 sources since Jan 2019

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What people are saying

Discussions emphasize the significance of the publication, with comments like 'excellent overview' and 'useful paper' indicating strong interest. The tone suggests respect and curiosity about advancing causal pathways, but few posts delve deeply into critique or broad application, reflecting moderate engagement and perceived impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of the publication and agree with its emphasis on improving causal understanding in implementation science.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high curiosity and interest, highlighting the paper's relevance and usefulness for ongoing research.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several comments reference specific strategies and models, indicating moderate engagement with the content's methodology and implications.

ImpactModerate impact

Participants believe the article could influence future research and practice, though the overall sentiment remains mostly positive and exploratory.

Abstract in brief

  • This article emphasizes the need for a more precise and scientific approach to understanding how implementation strategies work, highlighting that current methods lack detailed causal pathways.
  • It proposes a four-step process to develop causal pathway models, which includes correctly specifying strategies, identifying mechanisms, determining outcomes, and understanding effect modifiers like preconditions and moderators.
  • The authors advocate for clearer terminology, better research guidelines, strong measures, and more comprehensive evidence to improve the science of implementation and ultimately enhance the effectiveness of strategies.

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Chris Keyworth
@DrChrisKeyworth · X

Strategies for identifying mechanisms of change in implementation science -@CaraCLewis #impscimcr . Excellent overview on casual pathway models - v useful paper here - https://t.co/snf4XqYEKn

Jan 25, 2019 · 12 likes · 7 shares · 1,461 followers View post →
RADISH 保健医療福祉における普及と実装科学研究会
@RADISH_2018 · X

From Classification to Causality: Advancing Understanding of Mechanisms of Change in Implementation Science https://t.co/xYixB7E4ti "実装分野では、過去20年間、知識の構築と整理に費やしてきたが、予測を生み出す能力を備えた検証可能な説明を得るには程遠い状態である。"

Feb 5, 2022 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 844 followers View post →
Aaron Lyon, PhD
@Aaron_Lyon · X

@sbroderfingert @ImplementCollab (1) https://t.co/ABcoAuLD9c (@enola_proctor) (2) https://t.co/pJqKbfFUdu (@byron_powell) (3) https://t.co/cbAEwMNcG9 (@CaraCLewis) #impsci

Sep 8, 2019 · 4 likes · 1 share · 2,470 followers View post →
Implementation Science at the Univ of Washington
@ImpSciUW · X

RT @Aaron_Lyon: @sbroderfingert @ImplementCollab (1) https://t.co/ABcoAuLD9c (@enola_proctor) (2) https://t.co/pJqKbfFUdu (@byron_powell)…

Sep 9, 2019 · 1 share · 3,488 followers View post →
Jo Rycroft-Malone
@jorycroftmalone · X

RT @ChrisK_UofM: Strategies for identifying mechanisms of change in implementation science -@CaraCLewis #impscimcr . Excellent overview on…

Jan 25, 2019 · 7 shares · 3,442 followers View post →
Aaron Lyon, PhD
@Aaron_Lyon · X

RT @ChrisK_UofM: Strategies for identifying mechanisms of change in implementation science -@CaraCLewis #impscimcr . Excellent overview on…

Jan 25, 2019 · 7 shares · 2,470 followers View post →

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黒水 宣行
@Kuromizu_N · X

RT @RADISH_2018: From Classification to Causality: Advancing Understanding of Mechanisms of Change in Implementation Science https://t.co/x…

Feb 17, 2022 · 2 shares · 209 followers View post →
at_ayeaye
@at_ayeaye · X

RT @RADISH_2018: From Classification to Causality: Advancing Understanding of Mechanisms of Change in Implementation Science https://t.co/x…

Feb 5, 2022 · 2 shares · 593 followers View post →
RADISH 保健医療福祉における普及と実装科学研究会
@RADISH_2018 · X

From Classification to Causality: Advancing Understanding of Mechanisms of Change in Implementation Science https://t.co/xYixB7E4ti "実装分野では、過去20年間、知識の構築と整理に費やしてきたが、予測を生み出す能力を備えた検証可能な説明を得るには程遠い状態である。"

Feb 5, 2022 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 844 followers View post →
Implementation Science at the Univ of Washington
@ImpSciUW · X

RT @Aaron_Lyon: @sbroderfingert @ImplementCollab (1) https://t.co/ABcoAuLD9c (@enola_proctor) (2) https://t.co/pJqKbfFUdu (@byron_powell)…

Sep 9, 2019 · 1 share · 3,488 followers View post →
Aaron Lyon, PhD
@Aaron_Lyon · X

@sbroderfingert @ImplementCollab (1) https://t.co/ABcoAuLD9c (@enola_proctor) (2) https://t.co/pJqKbfFUdu (@byron_powell) (3) https://t.co/cbAEwMNcG9 (@CaraCLewis) #impsci

Sep 8, 2019 · 4 likes · 1 share · 2,470 followers View post →
Prof Tracy Finch
@TracyLFinch · X

RT @ChrisK_UofM: Strategies for identifying mechanisms of change in implementation science -@CaraCLewis #impscimcr . Excellent overview on…

Jan 26, 2019 · 7 shares · 1,273 followers View post →
Zarnie Khadjesari
@ZarnieK · X

RT @ChrisK_UofM: Strategies for identifying mechanisms of change in implementation science -@CaraCLewis #impscimcr . Excellent overview on…

Jan 25, 2019 · 7 shares · 272 followers View post →
Wilfred T. Gurupira
@wilfguru · X

RT @ChrisK_UofM: Strategies for identifying mechanisms of change in implementation science -@CaraCLewis #impscimcr . Excellent overview on…

Jan 25, 2019 · 7 shares · 97 followers View post →
Aaron Lyon, PhD
@Aaron_Lyon · X

RT @ChrisK_UofM: Strategies for identifying mechanisms of change in implementation science -@CaraCLewis #impscimcr . Excellent overview on…

Jan 25, 2019 · 7 shares · 2,470 followers View post →
Alexandra Ziemann
@_aziemann · X

RT @ChrisK_UofM: Strategies for identifying mechanisms of change in implementation science -@CaraCLewis #impscimcr . Excellent overview on…

Jan 25, 2019 · 7 shares · 650 followers View post →
Jo Rycroft-Malone
@jorycroftmalone · X

RT @ChrisK_UofM: Strategies for identifying mechanisms of change in implementation science -@CaraCLewis #impscimcr . Excellent overview on…

Jan 25, 2019 · 7 shares · 3,442 followers View post →
Chris Keyworth
@DrChrisKeyworth · X

Strategies for identifying mechanisms of change in implementation science -@CaraCLewis #impscimcr . Excellent overview on casual pathway models - v useful paper here - https://t.co/snf4XqYEKn

Jan 25, 2019 · 12 likes · 7 shares · 1,461 followers View post →
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