Glossary

In implementation it refers to the process of intentionally modifying an evidence-based intervention, program, or implementation strategy to improve its fit or function, in relation to local needs, resources and context.

Obstacles or challenges that prevent or hinder successful implementation. 

The study of how individuals think, act, and make decisions, especially in social and environmental contexts.

A standardised, evidence-informed plan that outlines the optimal sequence and timing of care for a specific patient group or condition. Also known as Care Guidelines.

A participatory and collaborative approach where end users and stakeholders actively shape solutions and ensure they are relevant and feasible.

A behavioural framework proposing that Capability, Opportunity, and Motivation are required for any Behaviour to occur.

Systematic collection and rigorous analysis of data within clear accountabilities and security, for monitoring, reporting and evaluation purposes.

Factors that affect whether change occurs.

The results of an intervention that confirm a benefit or difference.

Factors that support or facilitate implementation. Also called Facilitators.

Decision-making that integrates research evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences.

A relational and strategic process that empowers and enables individuals and teams to adopt new practices by guiding, supporting, and building capacity within a specific context.

The degree to which an intervention is delivered as intended by the original developer.

A visual timeline used in project management that outlines tasks, durations and dependencies.

The process of applying research findings and integrating beneficial evidence-based interventions into routine clinical practice.

Measures used to assess how well an intervention is being implemented (e.g., acceptability, feasibility, fidelity).

The study of methods and strategies to promote the uptake of evidence-based practices and clinical innovations into routine care.

A theory-based method and intervention designed to address barriers and facilitate the adoption and integration of clinical innovations into healthcare settings.

The disconnect between what research evidence shows should be done and what is actually done in clinical or health system practice. The measurable difference between current practice and best practice based on research evidence.

A structured plan that links the resources, activities, outputs, and intended outcomes of an implementation plan, and visualises how the plan works and what success should look like.

Underlying working processes, pathways, or events that describe how behaviours change

A visual representation of the patient’s experience across different stages of care, including emotional, informational, and clinical touchpoints.

A visual diagram that outlines the sequence of steps or activities in a particular process from start to finish.

The application of knowledge, tools, and techniques to plan, execute, and complete a defined project within scope, time, and budget.

Describes expanding the reach of an intervention to new settings or populations.

Describes the deliberate replication of an intervention in similar contexts, often within the same organisation or service network.

Individuals or groups who are affected by, involved in, or can influence the implementation effort.

The extent to which an implemented intervention is maintained within routine practice over time.

A way of understanding how elements within a system interact, influence each other, and produce patterns of behaviour through dynamic interactions.