Registration is open until November 25th, 2025. You can register by sending an email to the Department of Public Health (pubh@qu.edu.qa)
Audience:
Health professionals, PhD students, and researchers.
Purpose:
Build foundational understanding and hands-on capacity in applying implementation science in research and practice.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
1. Define core concepts of implementation research (fidelity, adaptation, sustainability).
2. Differentiate between research and practice components of implementation science.
3. Select and apply frameworks (RE-AIM, EPIS, CFIR, AIF) appropriately to different stages of project design and evaluation.
4. Identify and analyze barriers and facilitators using practical tools (e.g., 5 Whys, quality improvement).
5. Develop a basic implementation plan linking theory to practice through a realistic scenario.
Agenda Overview
|
Time |
Session |
Lead |
Focus
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Format |
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| 09:00 – 09:15 | Welcome and Introductions | Dr. Niveen Abu-Rmeileh | Overview of objectives, participant introductions, outline of training structure | Plenary |
| 09:15 – 10:45 | Session 1: Foundations of Implementation Research and Frameworks | Dr. Ramzi Salloum | Introduction to key IS concepts and frameworks and outcomes frameworks | Lecture and discussion |
| 10:45 – 12:00 | Session 2: Application of Frameworks in Implementation Research | Dr. Farhana Haque | Applying implementation research frameworks to design, implementation, and evaluation | Lecture + group exercise |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch Break | — | — | — |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Session 3: Implementation Practice in Real-World Settings | Dr. Joumana Haidar | Applying implementation practice frameworks to design, implementation, and evaluation | Lecture + group exercise |
| 14:00 – 15:15 | Session 4: Integrated Exercise — Linking Research and Practice | All trainers | Integrating implementation research and implementation practice for greater impact | Group work + presentations |
| 15:15 – 16:00 | Wrap-Up and Next Steps | Dr. Niveen Abu-Rmeileh | Key takeaways, reflection, feedback, and next steps | Plenary |
Detailed Presenter Content
Session 1: Foundations of Implementation Research and Frameworks (09:15–10:45)
Key content:
Defining implementation science and its importance in bridging research to practice.
Overview of theories, models, and frameworks:
EPIS – Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, Sustainment.
CFIR – Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research.
RE-AIM – Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance.
Implementation Outcomes: Fidelity, adaptation, sustainability, scale-up.
Example discussion:
fidelity and adaptations in real implementation projects.
Resource materials:
Must read and should read
Glasgow RE, et al. (1999). RE-AIM framework for evaluating public health interventions.
Aarons GA, et al. (2011). EPIS framework overview.
Damschroder LJ, et al. (2009). CFIR: a comprehensive framework for advancing implementation science.
Session 2: Application of Frameworks in Implementation Research(11:00–12:15)
Key content:
How frameworks inform.
Formulating research questions.
Identifying determinants of implementation success/failure.
Designing data collection and evaluation plans.
Participants work in small groups on:
Mapping a project idea to one framework (e.g., RE-AIM or CFIR).
Identifying key measures and implementation outcomes (acceptability, adoption, fidelity, etc.).
Facilitated reflection:
How theory supports better intervention design.
Resource materials:
Proctor EK et al. (2011). Implementation outcomes taxonomy.
Nilsen P (2015). Making sense of implementation theories, models, and frameworks.
Session 3: Implementation Practice in Real-World Settings (12:30–13:45)
Key content:
Overview of how implementation science principles apply to national or local programs.
Practical challenges in policy implementation and program delivery.
Case example: Ministry of Health collaboration or health system strengthening initiative.
Tool demonstration:
Five Whys for root cause analysis.
PDSA cycles and other QI tools.
Resource materials:
WHO. (2020). Implementation Research Toolkit.
USAID. (2018). Applying Quality Improvement Methods in Health Systems.
Session 4: Integrated Exercise — Linking Research and Practice(13:45–14:30)
Scenario example (based on recording):
A health system project aiming to scale up community-based chronic disease management.
Part A: Identify barriers/facilitators (CFIR).
Part B: Design evaluation using RE-AIM.
Part C: Address implementation challenges with AIF or EPIS.
Groups present their analysis and reflections.
Facilitators:
Ramzi (research), Farhana (methodology), Fadi (practice), Lead (moderation).
Resource materials:
Handout summarizing key frameworks.
Case template for group work.
Example of implementation mapping worksheet.