Implementation Sciences

POPH64552 Implementation Sciences 15 Semester 2 Postgraduate Taught Level 6 Clare Huish Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 Within the UK the increased pace of change in health services, greater public expectations and limited resources all require health professionals to reconsider how things are done. This is in order to improve care and services and so better people’s health. Implementation and improvement science methodology has been used for decades in manufacturing and other sectors, but it is a relatively recent innovation to health services in the UK. The premise is that using a systematic approach when implementing change, can help practitioners and managers design better systems, which will in turn improve health.This course unit is an introduction to the approaches needed to implement policy, programmes, interventions and research findings in real-world health and social care settings, from a local to a global context. It will include:<ol><li>Systems thinking and behavioural approaches</li><li>Identifying barriers and facilitators to the uptake of evidence</li><li>Analysing and evaluating policy, programmes and interventions and their impact on health and social care</li><li>Applying implementation strategies into practice in local and global settings</li><li>Assessment and implementation of innovations</li><li>Evaluation of research findings into different contexts and settings</li></ol>Online content and written assignments with no assessed group activities (students on these course units could work through course content at different paces without negative impact on their attainment)This is an interactive online course. Students must work through the online course material. Students are encouraged to ask questions and check their understanding of the course material. This course unit is an introduction to the approaches needed to implement policy, programmes, interventions and research findings in real-world health and social care settings, from a local to a global context. It will include:<ol><li>Systems thinking and behavioural approaches</li><li>Identifying barriers and facilitators to the uptake of evidence</li><li>Analysing and evaluating policy, programmes and interventions and their impact on health and social care</li><li>Applying implementation strategies into practice in local and global settings</li><li>Assessment and implementation of innovations</li><li>Evaluation of research findings into different contexts and settings</li></ol>Online content and written assignments with no assessed group activities (students on these course units could work through course content at different paces without negative impact on their attainment)This is an interactive online course. Students must work through the online course material. Students are encouraged to ask questions and check their understanding of the course material. The aim of the course unit is to provide an introduction to implementation and improvement sciences for health and social care, from a local to a global context for the improvement of health and wellbeing. <figure class="table" style="width:500px;"><table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"><tbody><tr><td>Category of outcome</td><td>Student will be able to:</td></tr><tr><td>Knowledge and understanding</td><td>A1 Demonstrate an understanding of systems thinking and behaviour approaches in the implementation of evidence-based innovations, at individual, group and organisational levels in health and social care</td></tr><tr><td>Intellectual skills</td><td>B1 Identify and address barriers and facilitators to the uptake of evidence-based health innovations in local and global settingsB2 Analyse interventions, programmes and policies and their impact on health and social careB3 Demonstrate an understanding of how to assess and implement new innovations into practice in health and social careB4 Evaluate research findings into different context and settings</td></tr><tr><td>Practical skills</td><td>C1 Apply implementation strategies into practice to overcome barriers and increase uptake of evidence-based interventions in local and global settingsC2 Students are invited to bring  and work with a professional or relevant personal development ‘problem' related to implementation sciences</td></tr><tr><td>Transferable skills and personal qualities</td><td>D1 Manage time and work to deadlines.D2 Develop a critical approach to implementing and applying evidence-based innovations into practice</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> Group/team working The student is expected to play an active role collaborating with experienced trainers and other students to work through their own problem and exit with a greater understanding of the issues involved as well as possible solutions. Innovation/creativity We envisage that students who have taken this unit will become ambassadors for change within their own workplace. Problem solving In this course unit, individual students will bring a professional or relevant personal development `problem' to the course. The course is designed to provide an academic basis for understanding and applying implementation science. <ul> <li>Demonstrate an understanding of systems thinking and behavioural approaches in the implementation of evidence-based innovations, at the individual, group and organisational level in health and social care</li> <li>Analyse and evaluate interventions, programmes and policies and their impact on health and social care</li> <li>Evaluate research findings into different context and settings</li> <li>Apply implementation strategies into practice to overcome barriers and increase uptake of evidence-based interventions in local and global settings</li> <li>Demonstrate an understanding of how to assess and implement innovations into practice in health and social care</li> <li>Identify and address barriers and facilitators to the uptake of evidence-based health innovations in local and global settings</li></ul>  This is an interactive online course which involves working through the course notes provided online, linked references and other online sources of information. You will be encouraged to use self-reflection to help you think about the ideas discussed and take part in discussion board activities. You are encouraged to work through the unit in a logical sequence. The timetable  will guide you as to what you should be doing and when. However, students on these course units could work through course content at different paces without negative impact on their attainment. Participation in the discussion boards is greatly encouraged. You are encouraged to bring a professional or relevant personal development `problem’ to the course. The course is designed to provide an academic basis for understanding and applying implementation science.There will be regular interaction with the tutors through scheduled webinars (which will be recorded and made available) and through the online discussion boards. Students will be encouraged to use self-reflection to think about the ideas discussed, and take part in discussion board activities. Students should work through the unit in a logical sequence. The individual course unit timetables will guide what should be done and when. Participation in the discussion boards is greatly encouraged, and can help enhance your learning experience and prepare you for your assessment.In line with guidance from the Office for Students and Quality Assurance Agency, the programme will be augmented by the Programme Director Seminar Series to deliver study skills, written English, academic writing, research skills, critical thinking and understanding arguments, careers and employability skills, revision/assessment/examination skills including time management.  2 Written assignment (inc essay) 100% Students will be provided with personalised feedback for their final summative assignment (2,500-3,000 words or equivalent) within 20 working days. Further opportunities for formative feedback (on non-assessed work) will also be provided during a course unit.There will be regular interaction with the tutors through scheduled webinars (which will be recorded and made available) and through the online discussion boards. Students will be encouraged to use self-reflection to think about the ideas discussed, and take part in discussion board activities. Students should work through the unit in a logical sequence. The individual course unit timetables will guide what should be done and when. Participation in the discussion boards is greatly encouraged, and can help enhance your learning experience and prepare you for your assessment.In line with guidance from the Office for Students and Quality Assurance Agency, the programme will be augmented by the Programme Director Seminar Series to deliver study skills, written English, academic writing, research skills, critical thinking and understanding arguments, careers and employability skills, revision/assessment/examination skills including time management.  Please note this course unit runs in semester 2.  PG Dip in Public Health PGDp Pub.Hlth (Public Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Dip in Public Health PGDp Pub.Hlth (Global Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Dip in Public Health PGDp Public Health (Imp Sci) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Dip in Public Health PGDp PH (Environmental Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Dip in Public Health PGDp PH Occupational Health PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Dip in Public Health PGDp PH (Communicable Disease) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Dip in Public Health PGDp PH (Dental PH) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Dip in Public Health PGDp PH Evidence Based Healthc PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Dip in Public Health PGDp PH (Health Sciences) PGDT Taught Component Optional Public Health Prof Dev Public Health Prof Dev PGDT Taught Component Optional Public Health Prof Dev Public Health Prof Dev (ACF) PGDT Taught Component Optional Masters of Research (60) MRes Primary Care (60) PGDT Taught Component Optional Masters of Research (60) MRes Public Health (60) PGDT Taught Component Optional Masters of Research (60) MRes Primary Care (ACF) PGDT Taught Component Optional Masters of Research (60) MRes Public Health (ACF) PGDT Taught Component Optional Masters of Research (60) MRes Dental Public Health PGDT Taught Component Optional Masters of Research (12) MRes Primary Care (12) PGDT Taught Component Optional Masters of Research (12) MRes Public Health (12) PGDT Taught Component Optional Masters of Research (12) MRes Dental Public Health PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Cert in Public Health PG Cert in Public Health PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Cert in Public Health PG Cert PH (Global Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Cert in Public Health PGCert PH (Imp Science) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Cert in Public Health PGCt PH (Environment & PH) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Cert in Public Health PGCert Pub Health (Occ Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Cert in Public Health PGCt PH (Communicable Disease) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Cert in Public Health PGCert PH (Dental PH) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Cert in Public Health PGCert Public Health (EBH) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Cert in Public Health PGCert PH (Health Sciences) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH (Public Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH (Global Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH (GH - ACF) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH (PH - ACF) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH Implementation Science PGDT Taught Component Mandatory MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH (Environment and PH) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH (Occupational Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH (Communicable Disease) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH (Dental Public Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH (EBH) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH (Health Sciences) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH DPH60 - ACF PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (12) MPH (Public Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (12) MPH (Global Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (12) MPH Implementation Science PGDT Taught Component Mandatory MPH: the evidence bsd app (12) MPH (Environmen & PH) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (12) MPH (Occupational Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (12) MPH (Communicable Disease) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (12) MPH (Dental Public Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (12) MPH (EBH) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (12) MPH (Health Sciences) PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc Occupational Hygiene MSc Occupational Hygiene PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc Occupational Hygiene MSc Occupational Hygiene 2yr PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc Occ Med MSc Occ Med PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc Occ Med MSc Occupational Med (ACF) PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc Occ Med MSc Occupational Medicine 2Yr PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Dip in Public Health FT PG Dip Public Health (PH) FT PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (PT) MPH (Public Health) (24) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (PT) MPH (Global Health) (24) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (PT) MPH - Implementation Sci 24 PGDT Taught Component Mandatory MPH: the evidence bsd app (PT) MPH - Environment & PH 24 PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (PT) MPH Occ Health 24 PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (PT) MPH Communicable Disease 24 PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (PT) MPH Dental Public Health 24 PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (PT) MPH Evidence Based Health 24 PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (PT) MPH Health Sciences 24 PGDT Taught Component Optional Masters of Research (PT) MRes Public Health (24) PGDT Dissertation Optional Masters of Research (PT) MRes Primary Care (24) PGDT Taught Component Optional Masters of Research (PT) MRes DPH - 24 PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc Occupational Hygiene FT MSc Occupational Hygiene FT PGDT Taught Component Optional Y  How to implement evidence-based healthcare by Professor Trish Greenhalgh  Lectures 70 Tutorials 30 0 50 You can find the unit overview video <a href="https://video.manchester.ac.uk/weblounge-files/ffffffff-e8b1-4c3f-0000-0194746e6720">here</a> for further information.If you have any questions about the content of this unit, please contact the course unit leader, Clare Huish, via email on <a href="mailto:clare.huish@manchester.ac.uk">clare.huish@manchester.ac.uk</a>. If you have any other queries, please contact the PGT programme team at <a href="mailto:shs.programmes@manchester.ac.uk">shs.programmes@manchester.ac.uk</a>.