Context Matters, So How Do We Get Better at Working With Context in Implementation Research and Practice?; Comment on “Stakeholder Perspectives of Attributes and Features of Context Relevant to Knowledge Translation in Health Settings: A Multi-country Analysis”

Document Type : Commentary

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Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia

Abstract

In the field of implementation research, it is widely recognised that ‘context matters.’ Attempts to implement innovations, research and new knowledge into practice invariably meet contextual challenges at multiple levels during the process of implementation. The paper by Squires and colleagues provides a detailed insight into the many different features and attributes of context. Yet, as this commentary argues, there are significant challenges ahead if we are to apply our growing understanding about context to improve the practice of implementation in everyday healthcare. This will require attention to the practicalities of working with context to achieve successful implementation.

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  • epublished Author Accepted Version: February 12, 2022
  • epublished Final Version: March 2, 2022

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International Journal of Health Policy and Management
Volume 11, Issue 8
August 2022
Pages 1587-1589

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  • Receive Date: 14 January 2022
  • Revise Date: 09 February 2022
  • Accept Date: 09 February 2022
  • First Publish Date: 12 February 2022

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