Title |
The sustainability of new programs and innovations: a review of the empirical literature and recommendations for future research
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Published in |
Implementation Science, March 2012
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DOI | 10.1186/1748-5908-7-17 |
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Authors |
Shannon Wiltsey Stirman, John Kimberly, Natasha Cook, Amber Calloway, Frank Castro, Martin Charns |
Abstract |
The introduction of evidence-based programs and practices into healthcare settings has been the subject of an increasing amount of research in recent years. While a number of studies have examined initial implementation efforts, less research has been conducted to determine what happens beyond that point. There is increasing recognition that the extent to which new programs are sustained is influenced by many different factors and that more needs to be known about just what these factors are and how they interact. To understand the current state of the research literature on sustainability, our team took stock of what is currently known in this area and identified areas in which further research would be particularly helpful. This paper reviews the methods that have been used, the types of outcomes that have been measured and reported, findings from studies that reported long-term implementation outcomes, and factors that have been identified as potential influences on the sustained use of new practices, programs, or interventions. We conclude with recommendations and considerations for future research. |
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United States | 11 | 38% |
United Kingdom | 4 | 14% |
Australia | 3 | 10% |
Djibouti | 1 | 3% |
Uganda | 1 | 3% |
Senegal | 1 | 3% |
France | 1 | 3% |
Unknown | 7 | 24% |
Demographic breakdown
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Members of the public | 15 | 52% |
Scientists | 9 | 31% |
Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 4 | 14% |
Science communicators (journalists, bloggers, editors) | 1 | 3% |
Mendeley readers
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United States | 11 | 1% |
United Kingdom | 5 | <1% |
Canada | 4 | <1% |
Kenya | 1 | <1% |
Australia | 1 | <1% |
Norway | 1 | <1% |
Tanzania, United Republic of | 1 | <1% |
Portugal | 1 | <1% |
Belgium | 1 | <1% |
Other | 1 | <1% |
Unknown | 954 | 97% |
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Student > Ph. D. Student | 168 | 17% |
Researcher | 159 | 16% |
Student > Master | 157 | 16% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 77 | 8% |
Other | 51 | 5% |
Other | 180 | 18% |
Unknown | 189 | 19% |
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Medicine and Dentistry | 198 | 20% |
Social Sciences | 154 | 16% |
Psychology | 105 | 11% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 89 | 9% |
Business, Management and Accounting | 54 | 6% |
Other | 154 | 16% |
Unknown | 227 | 23% |