Dissemination and implementation science activities across the Clinical Translational Science Award (CTSA) Consortium: Report from a survey of CTSA leaders. Issue 3 (25th June 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dolor, Rowena J.; Proctor, Enola; Stevens, Kathleen R.; Boone, Leslie R.; Meissner, Paul; Baldwin, Laura-Mae
• Is Part Of: Journal of clinical and translational science. Volume 4:Special Issue 3(2020)
• Page Start: 188
• Page End: 194
• Publication Date: 2020-06-25
• Subjects: Dissemination, -- implementation, -- CTSA, -- translational science, -- NIH, -- research training, -- workforce development; Clinical medicine -- Research -- Periodicals; Medicine, Experimental -- Periodicals; Human experimentation in medicine -- Periodicals; 616.027
• DOI: 10.1017/cts.2019.422
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2059-8661

Abstract

Abstract: Introduction: Dissemination and implementation (D&I) science is not a formal element of the Clinical Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program, and D&I science activities across the CTSA Consortium are largely unknown. Methods: The CTSA Dissemination, Implementation, and Knowledge Translation Working Group surveyed CTSA leaders to explore D&I science-related activities, barriers, and needed supports, then conducted univariate and qualitative analyses of the data. Results: Out of 67 CTSA leaders, 55.2% responded. CTSAs reported directly funding D&I programs (54.1%), training (51.4%), and projects (59.5%). Indirect support (e.g., promoted by CTSA without direct funding) for D&I activities was higher – programs (70.3%), training (64.9%), and projects (54.1%). Top barriers included funding (39.4%), limited D&I science faculty (30.3%), and lack of D&I science understanding (27.3%). Respondents (63.4%) noted the importance of D&I training and recommended coordination of D&I activities across CTSAs hubs (33.3%). Conclusion: These findings should guide CTSA leadership in efforts to raise awareness and advance the role of D&I science in improving population health.