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154 Leveraging Implementation Science Competencies to Establish a D&I Science Core

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 April 2024

Alyssa Cabrera
Affiliation:
Tufts CTSI, Center for Research Process Improvement, Tufts University
Anna L. Thompson
Affiliation:
Tufts CTSI, Center for Research Process Improvement, Tufts University
Sarah K. Brewer
Affiliation:
Tufts CTSI, Evaluation and Continuous Improvement, Tufts University
Denise H. Daudelin
Affiliation:
Tufts CTSI; Tufts University School of Medicine
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Abstract

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OBJECTIVES/GOALS: Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) hubs are launching D&I Science cores to provide resources and services to promote the translation of clinical evidence into practice. We developed a D&I Science Core strategic plan reflecting our research community’s needs by assessing Implementation Science (IS) competencies. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: The Tufts CTSI D&I Science Core was launched in early 2023. To design services that meet research community needs, we conducted a survey and key informant interviews based on Padek etal.’s list of Implementation Science (IS) competencies. The competencies are organized into four domains (Definition, Background, and Rationale; Theory and Approaches; Design & Analysis; and Practice-Based Considerations) and categorized by expertise level (beginner, intermediate, advanced). Participants who had attended or expressed interest in a D&I interest group were asked via an email survey to rate their level of confidence in completing selected IS-related research activities, about their experience with IS research or practice, and the types of resources, services and training they desired. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: Twenty researchers (20/65, 31%) submitted survey responses and six researchers participated in in-depth interviews. Survey respondents felt most confident in engaging stakeholders in IS research and least confident selecting a model or framework for a study. Results suggest that researcher capacity building is needed to: • Understand IS models and frameworks and their approaches, strengths, and limitations • Select and use models and frameworks in studies • Assemble IS teams and prepare grant proposals Suggestions for resources, services, and training, include: • Customized education to address diverse needs, knowledge levels, and learning styles • Promotion of D&I Core consultations and grant support services • Sharing of successful proposals to help researchers learn how to apply IS methods DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE: A strategic workplan for the D&I Science Core was developed and implemented to address the findings. Initial emphasis is on developing easily accessible resources and timely consultations for investigators new to IS needing to apply these methods in current grant proposals, while also providing training resources for deeper skill building.

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Education, Career Development and Workforce Development
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