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Background: The Implementation Support Program (ISP) supports small-scale implementation projects in primary care, addressing challenges related to evidence-practice gaps and needs for implementation. In a first phase, the ISP provides tailored training to enhance the skills and knowledge of primary care implementers for developing a comprehensive implementation plan that addresses local determinants, incorporate interventions, and meaningful evaluation. In a second phase, project teams receive support during the operationalization of the implementation plan.
Objectives: The objectives of the ISP include (1) supporting primary care implementers in designing relevant implementation plans grounded in frameworks and knowledge from implementation sciences, (2) promoting shared learning between implementers, (3) supporting the sustainability of implementation projects by improving the quality of their development, and (4) establishing an implementation network in primary care.
Method: The development of the ISP aligns with the philosophy of action research, wherein real-world problem-solving initiates implementation interests. The implementation is based on evidence-based implementation strategies and frameworks (eg, Tailored Implementation in Chronic Diseases, Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research). The ISP provides a Basic and an Intensive Program, both spread over a year. The Basic Program, guided by ebpracticenet, follows a 5-step approach for guideline implementation. The Intensive Program, guided by JBI Belgium and ebpracticenet, includes in-depth JBI implementation Training, including the workshops on Evidence Implementation and Clinical Leadership. After 5 months of training, a comprehensive implementation plan will be developed and implemented. Regular meetings between all participants promote shared learning and collaboration, facilitating the exchange of best practices. A dual evaluation, involving quantitative and qualitative assessments by participants and ebpracticenet, assess the structure and impact of the ISP.
Outcome: The overall outcome is to contribute sustainable improvements in evidence-based practices within primary care. The program is dedicated to developing implementation experts in the field and promoting small-scale multidisciplinary implementation network with a focus on shared learning. Finally, the effectiveness and different intensity between the 2 programs will be evaluated.
Conclusion: The ISP began in January 2024 and will continue until the end of 2024. Four projects have been selected, 2 receiving the Basic program and 2 receiving the Intensive program. At the time of the GES, primarily results will be presented.
Objectives: The objectives of the ISP include (1) supporting primary care implementers in designing relevant implementation plans grounded in frameworks and knowledge from implementation sciences, (2) promoting shared learning between implementers, (3) supporting the sustainability of implementation projects by improving the quality of their development, and (4) establishing an implementation network in primary care.
Method: The development of the ISP aligns with the philosophy of action research, wherein real-world problem-solving initiates implementation interests. The implementation is based on evidence-based implementation strategies and frameworks (eg, Tailored Implementation in Chronic Diseases, Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research). The ISP provides a Basic and an Intensive Program, both spread over a year. The Basic Program, guided by ebpracticenet, follows a 5-step approach for guideline implementation. The Intensive Program, guided by JBI Belgium and ebpracticenet, includes in-depth JBI implementation Training, including the workshops on Evidence Implementation and Clinical Leadership. After 5 months of training, a comprehensive implementation plan will be developed and implemented. Regular meetings between all participants promote shared learning and collaboration, facilitating the exchange of best practices. A dual evaluation, involving quantitative and qualitative assessments by participants and ebpracticenet, assess the structure and impact of the ISP.
Outcome: The overall outcome is to contribute sustainable improvements in evidence-based practices within primary care. The program is dedicated to developing implementation experts in the field and promoting small-scale multidisciplinary implementation network with a focus on shared learning. Finally, the effectiveness and different intensity between the 2 programs will be evaluated.
Conclusion: The ISP began in January 2024 and will continue until the end of 2024. Four projects have been selected, 2 receiving the Basic program and 2 receiving the Intensive program. At the time of the GES, primarily results will be presented.