No matter how strong the science behind evidence-based interventions is, people and communities cannot benefit from interventions they don't receive or from those that are implemented haphazardly. In order to be effective, evidence-based interventions require sound implementation methods.

Research and practice over the past several decades has revealed that effective implementation is the missing link between science and practice.  Implementation is now understood as an active process, with its own scientific research base, best practices, and policy supports.

Learn more:

• Learn about some key factors in advancing implementation science
• Discover helpful implementation resources