Theories, Models, and Frameworks

A range of theories, models, and frameworks (TMF) are available for understanding and contextualizing implementation and dissemination. Theories seek to provide a causal explanation of how and why relationships between different constructs exist. Models are often narrow in scope and more descriptive than explanatory. Frameworks are also descriptive in nature and usually provide an overview of related constructs that make up a phenomenon such as implementation.

The following is a curated list of videos, publications, and resources that are foundational to implementation science:

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Other Resources