Training to Move an Evidence-based Dementia Caregiver Support Program into Practice: A pragmatic, randomized, non-inferiority trial protocol by Nancy A. Hodgson, Miranda V. McPhillips, Karen B. Hirschman, Emily Summerhayes, Catherine Verrier Piersol, Laura N. Gitlin

“…The COPE in PACE study aims to determine if self-paced, online training in the evidence-based dementia care program COPE is non-inferior to the traditional, in-person, instructor-led training for improving clinician knowledge and competence, patient symptoms, function, caregiver confidence and burden, and therapeutic alliance between clinicians and caregivers.Methods/Design: Pragmatic, multisite randomized controlled non-inferiority trial is being used to assess the implementation of COPE into PACE. The study utilizes a type III hybrid effectiveness design with a primary focus on measuring implementation factors and a secondary focus on measuring COPE effectiveness through caregiver and patient outcomes and therapeutic alliance. …”
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Challenges of health workers in primary health facilities in implementing obstetric emergency referrals to save women from death in Indonesia: A qualitative study by Novita Rudiyanti, Budi Utomo

“…Results: Four themes were identified as challenges within the referral system: referral consent, pre-referral care ability, patient transfer to the hospital, and patient admission to the hospital. Factors that worsened the challenges for midwives in implementing obstetric emergency referrals were patients' perceptions of hospital care, the opinions of parents or family members, and levels of self-confidence. …”
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Assessing eligibility for differentiated service delivery, HIV services utilization and virologic outcomes of adult HIV-infected patients in Sierra Leone: a pre-implementation anal... by Sulaiman Lakoh, Darlinda F. Jiba, Alren O. Vandy, Eva Poveda, Olukemi Adekanmbi, Mariama J.S. Murray, Gibrilla F. Deen, Foday Sahr, Christopher J. Hoffmann, Jeffrey M. Jacobson, Robert A. Salata, George A. Yendewa

“…Objectives This pre-implementation study sought to assess the proportion of patients eligible for DSD and HIV services utilization, as well as risk factor analysis of virologic failure in Sierra Leone. …”
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Implementing intranasal povidone-iodine in the orthopedic trauma surgery setting to prevent surgical site infections: a qualitative study of healthcare provider perspectives by AM Racila, Erin C. Balkenende, Loreen A. Herwaldt, Michael C. Willey, Linda D. Boyken, Jean G. Pottinger, Brennan S. Ayres, Kimberly C. Dukes, Melissa A. Ward, Marin L. Schweizer

“…Conclusions Macro- and micro-level contextual factors should be considered when tailoring implementation to healthcare settings. …”
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A longitudinal mixed methods social network analysis to evaluate a peer-led housing program for older men returning from incarceration: Study protocol & pre-implementation results by Brandy F. Henry, Derek A. Kreager, Joy Gray, Kristina Brant, Gary Zajac, Divine Lipscomb, Sarah Brothers, David R. Schaefer, Nicolette Bardele, Andrea Hazelwood

“…Methods We use mixed methods and longitudinal social network analysis to evaluate the program, while also applying implementation science to document program development. …”
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Guideline‐Directed Medical Therapy After Hospitalization for Acute Heart Failure: Insights From the CONNECT‐HF by Satoshi Shoji, Lisa Kaltenbach, Bradi B. Granger, Gregg C. Fonarow, Hussein R. Al‐Khalidi, Nancy M. Albert, Javed Butler, Larry A. Allen, David E. Lanfear, Jennifer T. Thibodeau, Brittany M. Chapman, Sandra M. Oliver‐McNeil, G. Michael Felker, Ileana L. Pina, Christopher B. Granger, Adrian F. Hernandez, Adam D. DeVore

“…Background Significant gap remains in the implementation of guideline‐directed medical therapy (GDMT) in patients with heart failure after a hospitalization. …”
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Feasibility and acceptability of community-based psychosocial interventions delivered by nonspecialists for perinatal common mental disorders: A systematic review using an implemen... by Prasansa Subba, Pragya Shrestha, Atif Rahman, Nagendra Luitel, Ahmed Waqas, Siham Sikander

“…There is a well-established body of evidence on the effectiveness of psychological interventions delivered by nonspecialist health workers (NSHWs); however, there is a dearth of evidence documenting factors determining the feasibility, acceptability and sustainability of integrating and implementing these interventions. …”
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The Role of the UPTD DP3AP2KB Depok City in Implementing Policies for Handling Cases of Sexual Violence and Abuse Against Children by Yunan Prasetyo Kurniawan, Diani Kesuma, Edy Tarsono, Tiara Ayu Sekar Wangi

“…Findings reveal that both internal and external factors hinder policy implementation. Additionally, six key service functions represent effective methods for assisting victims. …”
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Advancing sustainability in low-resource settings: development and validation of a sustainability tool for evidence-based interventions and programs by Chisom Obiezu-Umeh, Divya S. Subramaniam, Ucheoma Nwaozuru, Titilola Gbaja-biamila, Titilola Gbaja-biamila, Lateef Akeem Blessing, Thembekile Shato, David Oladele, David Oladele, Lisa R. Hirschhorn, Enbal Shacham, Hong Xian, Oliver Chukwujekwu Ezechi, Juliet Iwelunmor

“…Overall, STEPS demonstrated adequate content validity and excellent internal consistency for the overall scale with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.97.ConclusionOur research findings contribute to the implementation science literature by providing future researchers or programmers a means to assess factors associated with the long-term delivery and subsequent benefits of evidence-based interventions and programs in African settings. …”
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Impacts of double stratification on thermally radiative third-grade nanofluid flow on elongating cylinder with homogeneous/heterogeneous reactions by implementing machine learning... by Yasmin Humaira, Bossly Rawan, Alduais Fuad S., Al-Bossly Afrah, Khan Arshad

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‘Making Moves’: Protocol for a hybrid effectiveness-implementation pre-post trial of a co-designed online physical activity program for childhood cancer survivors by Lauren Ha, Claire E. Wakefield, Jacqueline Jacovou, Karen Johnston, Donna Drew, Mark W. Donoghoe, David Mizrahi, Richard De Abreu Lourenco, Richard J. Cohn, Natalie Taylor, Christina Signorelli, Kiarn Roughley, Callum Joyner, Aj Wright

“…Assessment of the primary outcome (physical activity self-efficacy, i.e., perceived ability to engage in physical activity) and secondary outcomes (physical activity levels, aerobic fitness, muscular strength, symptoms of depression, readiness to exercise, perceived enjoyment of exercise, health-related quality of life) will occur at baseline (week 0), post-intervention (week 9), and follow-up (6 months). To assess the factors affecting the program’s implementation, we will conduct a process evaluation guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research 2.0 to interview survivors and parents, and future potential implementors. …”
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Theoretical aspects of impact of automation on the efficiency of the activity of the firm by N. G. Vishnevskaya, S. S. Sergeev

“…The authors consider the specifics of the implementation and use ofautomation systems of management processes in enterprises. …”
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Research on the cultivation and construction of excellent academic atmosphere in colleges and universities by Dong Xiaohuan, Wu Yang, Huo Dingwen

“…Based on an analysis of the current status of academic atmosphere cultivation and construction in colleges and universities, this paper proposes innovative implementation plans for cultivating and building an excellent academic atmosphere from four aspects: leading the construction of academic atmosphere through party building and establishing a sound supervision and feedback system; promoting academic atmosphere construction through student organizations and innovating and improving the "three-full" education program (full-time, full-staff, and full-factor education); supporting academic atmosphere construction through services and enhancing the effect of collaborative education.…”
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A modified Hoek–Brown model considering softening effects and its applications by Zhang Lei, Li Shaofei, Tan Zhihua, Wang Bingxu, Xu Yuting, Fu Yanglun, Mi Jian, Yang Yang, Su Dongyuan, Tian Yi

“…To address numerical singularities and convergence difficulties encountered during the implementation of the modified Hoek–Brown model, a function smoothing method is employed. …”
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Successful treatment of transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy with iptacopan: a non-adult case study by Shijie Bao, Kaikai Huang, Xiao Huang, Huamin Zhu, Zhiqiang Sun

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The Relationship between Complements and Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Its Pathogenesis by Liyuan Chu, Chaoran Bi, Caiming Wang, Hongyan Zhou

“…However, little is known about the effect of complement factors on the pathogenesis of age-related macular degeneration. …”
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Re-Evaluating a strategic model for tourism destinations: practical implementation of theories and concepts using a multiple case study approach by Marko Koscak, Tony O’Rourke

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Understanding Air Quality Changes after Implementation of Mitigation Measures during a Pandemic: A Scoping Review of Literature in the United States by Sara McElroy, Ambarish Vaidyanathan

“…Evidence has shown that previous policies implemented to restrict-traffic flows have affected air pollution levels. …”
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Food insecurity, social and behaviour change and distribution model: key considerations for implementation of small quantity lipid-based nutrient supplement programmes by Akriti Singh, Kali Erickson, Kavita Sethuraman

“… Abstract Objective: The objectives of this study were to (1) document factors that promoted or hindered the successful implementation of small quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements (SQ-LNS) for children 6–23 months and pregnant and lactating women (PLW) and (2) gather programme staff perspectives on considerations for expanding SQ-LNS programmes in their context. …”
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Estimating the incremental population health impact of a multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test to complement existing screening among elevated risk populations with multiple cancer risk factors: a mathematical modeling study by Ashley Kim, Ze Cong, Abdul-Rahman Jazieh, Timothy R. Church, Heidi Reichert, Gina Nicholson, Jon Fryzek, Sarah S. Cohen

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