Theorizing is for Everybody: Advancing the Process of Theorizing in Implementation Science

Overview

Journal Front Health Serv

Specialty Health Services

Date 2023 Mar 17

PMID 36926499

Authors

Rosemary D Meza

James C Moreland

Michael D Pullmann

Predrag Klasnja

Cara C Lewis

Bryan J Weiner

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Abstract

There has been a call to shift from treating theories as static products to engaging in a process of theorizing that develops, modifies, and advances implementation theory through the accumulation of knowledge. Stimulating theoretical advances is necessary to improve our understanding of the causal processes that influence implementation and to enhance the value of existing theory. We argue that a primary reason that existing theory has lacked iteration and evolution is that the process for theorizing is obscure and daunting. We present recommendations for advancing the process of theorizing in implementation science to draw more people in the process of developing and advancing theory.

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