While much has been written about reducing the gap between science and practice,
relatively little progress has been made to develop a sound knowledge base underlying …

One of the most critical issues in mental health services research is the gap between what is
known about effective treatment and what is provided to consumers in routine care …

Implementation science has emerged to bridge the gap between research and practice. A
number of conceptual frameworks have been developed to advance implementation …

The Interventions and Practice Research Infrastructure Program (IPRISP) funding
mechanism was introduced by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to bridge the …

Implementation research has examined practice prioritization, implementation leadership,
workforce development, workflow re-engineering, and practice reinforcement, but not …

Abstract Background The Implementation Research Institute (IRI) provides two years of
training in mental health implementation science for 10 new fellows each year. The IRI is …

An unresolved issue in the field of implementation research is how to conceptualize and
evaluate successful implementation. This paper advances the concept of “implementation …

Abstract Background The Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Project has been investigating the
implementation of evidence-based mental health practices (Assertive Community Treatment …

Abstract Background Evidence-based treatments (EBTs) are not widely available in
community mental health settings. In response to the call for implementation of evidence …

This article traces efforts over the past decade by the National Institute of Mental Health, of
the US National Institutes of Health, and other US organizations to build capacity for mental …