Increasing Impact

Improving patient outcomes by advancing the science of research translation.

Increasing the impact of research evidence means understanding how to improve its translation and implementation in practice. We aim to enhance the translation of research evidence into practice by digging deeper and advancing the science of translation and implementation.

The Implementation Science program at Sydney Health Partners is a multi-faceted and interdisciplinary endeavour that draws on a wealth of clinical and academic experience across the Partnership.

Central to the program is a Community of Practice that our members can join to engage in networking and share knowledge about initiatives to translate evidence into practice. Together, we are working to build capacity and expertise of our clinical, academic and health service Partners in Implementation Science, so that the benefits of new innovations can be delivered to patients faster and more efficiently.

Our growing program of work includes annual educational and training events and workshops, an online community and research grants for pilot implementation research projects.

Our aims are to:

  • facilitate and promote the use of Implementation Science by Partner researchers and clinicians
  • demonstrate the value of the rapid translation of evidence into practice
  • enhance networks to facilitate translation of research into practice
  • transform research findings into the development or refinement of health care delivery, to benefit patients
  • evaluate and share success and best practice.

    • Implementation Science Community of Practice

    We are building an online Community of Practice for all those interested in Implementation Science. This includes clinicians, researchers and students across the Partnership. The online community will provide practical networking and capacity development opportunities for its members, including events, resources and educational programs.

    What is Implementation Science?

    Implementation Science is the scientific study of methods to promote the systematic uptake of research findings and other evidence-based practices (interventions, programs, innovations) into routine practice and improve the quality and effectiveness of health services and care.

    Our People

    • Professor Don Nutbeam

      Steering Committee Chair

    • Professor Andrew Baillie

      Academic Network Chair

    • Professor Julie Redfern

    • Associate Professor Leanne Hassett

    • Dr Mitchell Sarkies

    • Dr Heather Shepherd

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