Practicing Implementation: Episode #2

Why is the assessment of need and context important in implementation science? What happens when we don’t look at context or the contextual fit? We answer these questions and more and share a tool that can be helpful in your work.

Additional resources:

• For more information about assessing need and context, check out:
  • The Important of Contextual Fit When Implementing Evidence-Based Interventions: https://aspe.hhs.gov/system/files/pdf/77066/ib_Contextual.pdf
  • What Does It Take? How Federal Initiatives Can Support the Implementation of Evidence-Based Programs to Improve Outcomes for Adolescents: https://www.jahonline.org/article/S1054-139X%2813%2900790-8/fulltext
• For more information about the Hexagon Tool, check out: http://implementation.fpg.unc.edu/resources/lesson-1-hexagon-tool