Bootstrapping implementation research training: A successful approach for academic health centers. Issue 1 (26th July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Stevens, Kathleen R.; de la Rosa, Elisabeth; Ferrer, Robert L.; Finley, Erin P.; Flores, Bertha E.; Forgione, Dana A.; Noel, Polly Hitchcock; Reistetter, Timothy A.; Valerio-Shewmaker, Melissa; Wooten, Kevin C.
• Is Part Of: Journal of clinical and translational science. Volume 5:Issue 1(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-07-26
• Subjects: Implementation science -- research training -- translational research -- online resources -- educational design; Clinical medicine -- Research -- Periodicals; Medicine, Experimental -- Periodicals; Human experimentation in medicine -- Periodicals; 616.027
• DOI: 10.1017/cts.2021.827
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2059-8661

Abstract

Abstract: Demand for building competencies in implementation research (IR) outstrips supply of training programs, calling for a paradigm shift. We used a bootstrap approach to leverage external resources and create IR capacity through a novel 2-day training for faculty scientists across the four Texas Clinical & Translational Science Awards (CTSAs). The Workshop combined internal and external expertise, targeted nationally established IR competencies, incorporated new National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute OpenAccess online resources, employed well-known adult education principles, and measured impact. CTSA leader buy-in was reflected in financial support. Evaluation showed increased self-reported IR competency; statewide initiatives expanded. The project demonstrated that, even with limited onsite expertise, it was possible to bootstrap resources and build IR capacity de novo in the CTSA community.