implementation research

[/ˌɪmpləmenˈteɪʃən rɪˈsɜːrtʃ/]
nounpl: implementation research studies
pesquisa de implementação
1. A scientific approach to studying the methods and processes of translating research findings, evidence-based practices, or innovations into routine operational use within real-world settings
Implementation research helps bridge the gap between what we know works in theory and what actually works in practice.
A pesquisa de implementação ajuda a fechar a lacuna entre o que sabemos que funciona em teoria e o que realmente funciona na prática.
2. Research focused on understanding barriers and facilitators to the adoption and integration of evidence-based interventions in healthcare, public health, education, and other sectors
The implementation research identified key barriers to vaccine distribution in rural areas.
A pesquisa de implementação identificou as principais barreiras para a distribuição de vacinas em áreas rurais.
3. An interdisciplinary field that examines effectiveness, adoption, feasibility, and sustainability of interventions in real-world contexts
Implementation research combines elements of public health, health services research, and organizational science.
A pesquisa de implementação combina elementos de saúde pública, pesquisa de serviços de saúde e ciência organizacional.
Implementation research has gained significant prominence in Brazil and the USA since the 2000s, particularly in health policy and public health sectors. In Brazil, it's especially relevant for addressing healthcare delivery challenges in a country with diverse socioeconomic contexts. The term reflects a global shift toward pragmatic research that addresses practical challenges of adopting evidence-based practices in complex organizational and community settings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
implementation sciencetranslational researchoperational researchdissemination and implementation researchD&I research
Antonyms / Antônimos
basic researchtheoretical researchfundamental science

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pesquisa de implementação
Standard term used in academic and health policy contexts
Rio de Janeiro
pesquisa de implementação / pesquisa operacional
Sometimes combined with operational research terminology
São Paulo
pesquisa de implementação
Commonly used in academic medical centers and research institutions
Portugal
investigação de implementação / pesquisa de implementação
Both terms used; 'investigação' more common in European Portuguese

Related Words

evidence-based practiceknowledge translationtechnology adoptionhealth systems strengtheningcapacity buildingfidelity assessmentsustainability analysisstakeholder engagement

Related Idioms & Phrases

closing the research-to-practice gap
translating evidence into action
scaling up interventions
real-world effectiveness
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