18. DISSEMINATION AND IMPLEMENTATION

Question 1

implementation science

Answer 1

The study of the optimal methods for the adoption of successful interventions and programs by community settings.

Question 2

dissemination

Answer 2

The deliberate sharing of research findings to groups and communities that would benefit from said findings.

Question 3

evidence

Answer 3

The degree to which the outcome data supports a scientific assertion.

Question 4

community-centered approach

Answer 4

Refers to designing an intervention or program with an awareness of community factors and active participation and input from community members.

Question 5

adaptation

Answer 5

Focuses on interactions between persons and their environments to better understand why behavior that is effective in one setting may not be useful in others.

Question 6

fidelity

Answer 6

The degree to which a program is implemented as designed by the developers.

Question 7

capacity building

Answer 7

A process in which communities or organizations work to improve their collective skills and resources.