Implementation Science in Cancer Prevention and Control: a Framework for Research and Programs in Low- and Middle-income Countries

Overview

Journal Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev

Specialties Biochemistry
Oncology
Public Health

Date 2014 Sep 3

PMID 25178984

Citations 17

Authors

Sudha Sivaram

Michael A Sanchez

Barbara K Rimer

Jonathan M Samet

Russell E Glasgow

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Abstract

Implementation science is a set of tools, principles, and methodologies that can be used to bring scientific evidence into action, improve health care quality and delivery, and improve public health. As the burden of cancer increases in low- and middle-income countries, it is important to plan cancer control programs that are both evidence based and delivered in ways that are feasible, cost-effective, contextually appropriate, and sustainable. This review presents a framework for using implementation science for cancer control planning and implementation and discusses potential areas of focus for research and programs in low- and middle-income countries interested in integrating research into practice and policy.

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