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Table 1 Citations for D&I frameworks in published articles as of January 2016

From: Assessing citation networks for dissemination and implementation research frameworks

No.

Framework—manuscripts

Web of Science™ Core Collection Citations

Citations/year

Year

Country

Most relevant framework reference, usually oldest

-

a Knowledge to Action Framework b

1445

160.6

2006

Canada

Graham ID, Logan J, Harrison MB, et al. Lost in knowledge translation: time for a map? J Contin Educ Health Prof. 2006 Winter;26(1):13–24 [22].

1

aA Conceptual Model for the Diffusion of Innovations in Service Organizations

1136

103.3

2004

UK

Greenhalgh T, Robert G, Macfarlane F, et al. Diffusion of innovations in service organizations: systematic review and recommendations. Milbank Q 2004;82(4):581–629 [27].

2

aSticky Knowledge

1949

102.6

1996

USA

Szulanski G. Exploring internal stickiness: impediments to the transfer of best practice within the fırm. Strat Manag J 1996;17:27–43 [37].

-

a Theoretical Domains Framework b

613

61.3

2005

UK

Michie S, Johnston M, Abraham C, et al. “Psychological Theory” Group. Making psychological theory useful for implementing evidence based practice: a consensus approach. Qual Saf Health Care. 2005 Feb;14(1):26–33 [38].

3

aThe RE-AIM Framework

731

45.7

1999

USA

Glasgow RE, Vogt TM, Boles SM. Evaluating the public health impact of health promotion interventions: the RE-AIM framework. Am J Public Health 1999;89(9):1322–7 [30].

4

aConsolidated Framework for Implementation Research

257

42.8

2009

USA

Damschroder LJ, Aron DC, Keith RE, et al. Fostering implementation of health services research fındings into practice: a consolidated framework for advancing implementation science. Implement Sci 2009;4:50 [28].

5

aConceptual Model of Evidence-Based Practice Implementation in Public Service Sectors

118

29.5

2011

USA

Aarons GA, Hurlburt M, Horwitz SM. Advancing a conceptual model of evidence-based practice implementation in public service sectors. Adm Policy Ment Health 2011;38(1):4–23 [31].

6

aConceptual Model of Implementation Research

147

24.5

2009

USA

Proctor EK, Landsverk J, Aarons G, et al. Implementation research in mental health services: an emerging science with conceptual, methodological, and training challenges. Adm Policy Ment Health 2009;36(1):24–34 [29].

7

aImplementation Effectiveness Model

426

22.4

1996

USA

Klein KJ, Sorra JS. The challenge of innovation implementation. Acad Manag Rev. 1996:1055–80 [26]

8

aPromoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services

379

22.3

1998

UK

Kitson A, Harvey G, McCormack B. Enabling the implementation of evidence based practice: a conceptual framework. Qual Health Care 1998;7(3):149 [25].

9

Research Knowledge Infrastructure

263

21.9

2003

Canada

Lavis JN, Robertson D, Woodside JM, et al. How can research organizations more effectively transfer research knowledge to decision makers? Milbank Q 2003;81(2):221–48 [39].

10

Interactive Systems Framework

143

20.4

2008

USA

Wandersman A, Duffy J, Flaspohler P, et al. Bridging the gap between prevention research and practice: the interactive systems framework for dissemination and implementation. Am J Comm Psych 2008;41(3–4):171–81 [40].

11

Utilization-Focused Surveillance Framework

110

18.3

2009

USA

Green LW, Ottoson JM, Garcia C, et al. Diffusion theory and knowledge dissemination, utilization, and integration in public health. Annu Rev. Public Health 2009;30:151–74 [41].

12

Normalization Process Theory

98

16.3

2009

UK

May C, Finch T. Implementing, embedding, and integrating practices: an outline of normalization process theory. Soc J Br Soc Assoc 2009;43(3):535–54 [42].

13

Multi-level Conceptual Framework of Organizational Innovation Adoption

177

13.6

2002

Netherlands

Frambach RT, Schillewaert N. Organizational innovation adoption: a multi-level framework of determinants and opportunities for future research. J Business Res 2002;55(2):163–76 [43].

14

Davis’ Pathman-PRECEED Model

211

11.1

1996

USA

Pathman DE, Konrad TR, Freed GL, et al. The awareness-to-adherence model of the steps to clinical guideline compliance: the case of pediatric vaccine recommendations. Med Care 1996;34(9):873 [44].

15

Pronovost’s 4E’s Process Theory

76

10.9

2008

USA

Pronovost PJ, Berenholtz SM, Needham DM. Translating evidence into practice: a model for large scale knowledge translation. BMJ 2008;337:a1714 [45].

16

Knowledge Exchange Framework

64

10.7

2009

UK

Ward V, House A, Hamer S. Developing a framework for transferring knowledge into action: a thematic analysis of the literature. J Health Serv Res Policy 2009;14(3):156–64 [46].

17

Framework of Dissemination in Health Services Intervention Research

73

10.4

2008

USA

Mendel P, Meredith LS, Schoenbaum M, et al. Interventions in organizational and community context: a framework for building evidence on dissemination and implementation in hlth srvcs rsrch. Adm Pol Ment Hlth 2008;35(1–2):21–37 [47].

18

A Framework for Analyzing Adoption of Complex Health Innovations

52

10.4

2010

UK

Atun, Rifat, de Jongh, Thyra, Secci, Federica, et al. Integration of targeted health interventions into health systems: a conceptual framework for analysis. HEALTH POLICY AND PLANNING Vol: 25, Iss: 2 Pgs: 104–111, MAR 2010 [48]

19

Pathways to Evidence Informed Policy

102

10.2

2005

Australia

Bowen S, Zwi AB. Pathways to “evidence-informed” policy and practice: a framework for action. PLoS Med 2005;2(7):e166 [49].

20

Availability, Responsiveness & Continuity (ARC): An Organizational & Community

92

9.2

2005

USA

Glisson C, Schoenwald SK. The ARC organizational and community intervention strategy for implementing evidence-based children’s mental health treatments. Ment Health Serv Res 2005;7(4):243–59 [50].

21

Practical, Robust Implementation and Sustainability Model (PRISM)

54

7.7

2008

USA

Feldstein AC, Glasgow RE. A practical, robust implementation and sustainability model (PRISM) for integrating research fındings into practice. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf 2008;34(4):228–43 [51].

22

An Organizational Theory of Innovation Implementation

43

7.2

2009

USA

Weiner BJ, Lewis MA, Linnan LA. Using organization theory to understand the determinants of effective implementation of worksite health promotion programs. Health Educ Res 2009;24(2):292–305 [52].

23

Ottawa Model of Research Use

103

6.1

1998

Canada

Logan J, Graham ID. Toward a comprehensive interdisciplinary model of health care research use. Sci Commun 1998;20(2):227 [53].

24

Policy Framework for Increasing Diffusion of Evidence-Based Physical Activity Interventions

54

6.0

2006

Australia

Owen N, Glanz K, Sallis JF, Kelder SH. Evidence-based approaches to dissemination and diffusion of physical activity interventions. Am J Prev Med 2006;31(4S):S35–S44 [54].

25

Replicating Effective Programs Plus Framework

43

5.4

2007

USA

Kilbourne AM, Neumann MS, Pincus HA, et al. Implementing evidence-based interventions in health care: application of the replicating effective programs framework. Implement Sci 2007;2:42 [55].

26

Framework for Knowledge Translation

62

5.2

2003

Canada

Jacobson N, Butterill D, Goering P. Development of a framework for knowledge translation: understanding user context. J Health Serv Res Policy 2003;8(2):94–9 [56].

27

Collaborative Model for Knowledge Translation Between Research and Practice Settings

33

4.7

2008

Canada

Baumbusch JL, Kirkham SR, Khan KB, et al. Pursuing common agendas: a collaborative model for knowledge translation between research and practice in clinical settings. Res Nurs Health 2008; 31(2):130–40 [57].

28

A Convergent Diffusion and Social Marketing Approach for Dissemination

34

3.8

2006

USA

Dearing JW, Maibach EW, Buller DB. A convergent diffusion and social marketing approach for disseminating proven approaches to physical activity promotion. Am J Prev Med 2006;31(4S):S11–S23 [58].

29

Framework for the Dissemination & Utilization of Research for Health-Care Policy & Practice

47

3.6

2002

Canada

Dobbins M, Ciliska D, Cockerill R, et al. A framework for the dissemination and utilization of research for health-care policy and practice. Online J Knowl Synth Nurs 2002;9:7 [59].

30

Push–Pull Capacity Model

32

3.6

2006

USA

Green LW, Orleans CT, Ottoson JM, et al. Inferring strategies for disseminating physical activity policies, programs, and practices from the successes of tobacco control. Am J Prev Med 2006;31(4S):S66 –S81 [60].

31

Critical Realism & the Arts Research Utilization Model (CRARUM)

17

2.8

2009

Canada

Kontos PC, Poland BD. Mapping new theoretical and methodological terrain for knowledge translation: contributions from critical realism and the arts. Implement Sci 2009;4:1 [61].

32

Coordinated Implementation Model

62

2.8

1993

Canada

Lomas J. Retailing research: increasing the role of evidence in clinical services for childbirth. Milbank Q 1993;71(3):439–75 [62].

33

Knowledge Translation Model of Tehran University of Medical Sciences

17

2.4

2008

Iran

Majdzadeh R, Sadighi J, Nejat S, Mahani AS, Gholami J. Knowledge translation for research utilization: design of a knowledge translation model at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. J Cont Educ Health Prof 2008;28(4):270–7 [63].

34

Dissemination of Evidence-based Interventions to Prevent Obesity

6

2.0

2012

USA

Dreisinger ML, Boland EM, Filler CD, Baker EA, Hessel AS, Brownson RC. Contextual factors influencing readiness for dissemination of obesity prevention programs and policies. Health Educ Res 2012;27(2):292–306 [64].

35

OPTIONS Model

33

1.9

1998

Canada

Martin GW, Herie MA, Turner BJ, Cunningham JA. A social marketing model for disseminating research-based treatments to addictions treatment providers. Addiction 1998;93(11):1703–15 [65].

36

Conceptualizing Dissemination Research and Activity: Canadian Heart Health Initiative

23

1.9

2003

Canada

Elliott SJ, O’Loughlin J, Robinson K, et al. Conceptualizing dissemination research and activity: the case of the Canadian Heart Health Initiative. Health Educ Behav 2003;30(3):267–82; discussion 283–6 [66].

38

Conceptual Framework for Research Knowledge Transfer and Utilization

22

1.8

2003

Canada

Kramer DM, Cole DC. Sustained, intensive engagement to promote health and safety knowledge transfer to and utilization by workplaces. Sci Commun 2003;25(1):56 [67].

37

“4E” Framework for Knowledge Dissemination and Utilization

22

1.8

2003

USA

Farkas M, Jette AM, Tennstedt S, Haley SM, Quinn V. Knowledge dissemination and utilization in gerontology: an organizing framework. Gerontologist 2003;43(S1):47 [68].

39

Linking Systems Framework

18

1.8

2005

Canada

Robinson K, Elliott SJ, Driedger SM, et al. Using linking systems to build capacity and enhance dissemination in heart health promotion: a Canadian multiple-case study. Health Educ Res 2005;20(5): 499–513 [69].

40

Blueprint for Dissemination

9

1.8

2010

USA

Yuan CT, Nembhard IM, Stern AF, Brush JE Jr., Krumholz HM, Bradley EH. Blueprint for the dissemination of evidence-based practices in health care. Issue Brief (Commonw Fund) 2010;86:1–16 [70].

41

Health Promotion Research Center Framework

5

1.7

2012

USA

Harris JR, Cheadle A, Hannon PA, et al. A framework for disseminating evidence-based health promotion practices. Prev Chronic Dis 2012;9:E22 [71].

42

A Framework for Spread

16

1.6

2005

USA

Nolan K, Schall MW, Erb F, et al. Using a framework for spread: The case of patient access in the Veterans Health Administration. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf 2005;31(6):339–47 [72].

43

Model for Locally Based Research Transfer Development

25

1.6

1999

Canada

Anderson M, Cosby J, Swan B, et al. The use of research in local health service agencies. Soc Sci Med 1999; 49(8):1007–19 [73].

44

A Six-Step Framework For International Physical Activity Dissemination

14

1.6

2006

Australia

Bauman AE, Nelson DE, Pratt M, et al. Dissemination of physical activity evidence, programs, policies, and surveillance in the international public health arena. Am J Prev Med 2006;31(4S):S57–S65 [74].

45

CDC DHAP’s Research-to-Practice Framework

23

1.5

2000

USA

Sogolow ED, Kay LS, Doll LS, et al. Strengthening HIV prevention: application of a research-to-practice framework. AIDS Educ Prev 2000;12(5S):21–32 [75].

46

Health Promotion Technology Transfer Process

28

1.5

1996

USA

Orlandi MA. Health promotion technology transfer: organizational perspectives. Can J Public Health 1996;87(S2):S28 –S33 [76].

47

RAND Model of Persuasive Communication and Diffusion of Communication and Medical Innovation

31

1.0

1985

USA

Winkler JD, Lohr KN, Brook RH. Persuasive communication and medical technology assessment. Arch Intern Med 1985;145(2):314–7 [77].

48

A Conceptual Model of Knowledge Utilization

21

1.0

1993

USA

Lester JP. The utilization of policy analysis by state agency offıcials. Sci Commun 1993;14(3):267 [78].

49

Model for Improving the Dissemination of Nursing Research

19

0.7

1989

USA

Funk SG, Tornquist EM, Champagne MT. A model for improving the dissemination of nursing research. West J Nurs Res 1989;11(3): 361–72 [79].

50

Effective Dissemination Strategies

9

0.7

2002

UK

Scullion PA. Effective dissemination strategies. Nurs Res 2002; 10(1):65–77 [80].

 

Frameworks – Other documents

51

Diffusion of Innovation

 

1144.2

1962

USA

Rogers, Everett M. (1962). Diffusion of Innovations. Glencoe: Free Press. ISBN 0–612–62,843-4 [81]

52

Streams of Policy Process

 

395.8

1984

USA

Kingdon JW. Agendas, alternatives, and public policies. Boston: Little, Brown, 1984 [82]

53

Active Implementation Framework

 

213.9

2005

USA

Fixsen DL, Naoom SF, Blasé KA, et al. Implementation research: a synthesis of the literature. Tampa FL: University of South Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, The National Implementation Research Network, 2005 [83].

54

The Precede–Proceed Model

 

73.8

2005

USA

Green LW, Kreuter MW. Health program planning: an educational and ecological approach. 4th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2005 [84].

55

Research Development Dissemination and Utilization Framework

 

22.7

1969

USA

Havelock RG. Planning for innovation through dissemination and utilization of knowledge. Centre for Research on Utilization of Scientifıc Knowledge, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, 1969 [85].

56

Real-World Dissemination

 

14.7

1992

UK

Pettigrew AM, Ferlie E, McKee L. Shaping strategic change: making change in large organizations: the case of the National Health Service. Thousand Oaks CA: Sage Publications, 1992 [86].

57

A Framework for the Transfer of Patient Safety Research into Practice

 

3.5

2005

USA

Nieva VF, Murphy R, Ridley N, et al. From science to service: a framework for the transfer of patient safety. 2005. In: Henriksen K, Battles JB, Marks ES, Lewin DI, eds. Advances in patient safety: from research to implementation (Vol. 2: Concepts and methodology). Rockville MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2005 [87].

58

Framework for Dissemination of Evidence-Based Policy

 

1.0

2012

USA

Dodson EA, Brownson RC, Weiss SW. Policy dissemination research. In: Brownson R, Colditz G, Proctor EK, eds. Dissemination and implementation research in health: translating science to practice. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2012 [88].

59

Marketing and Distribution System for Public Health

 

1.0

2012

USA

Kreuter MW, Casey CM, Bernhardt JM. Enhancing dissemination though marketing and distribution systems: a vision for public health. In: Brownson RC, Colditz G, Proctor EK, eds. Dissemination and implementation research in health: translating science to practice. New York: Oxford University Press, 2012 [89].

60

Facilitating Adoption of Best Practices (FAB) Model

 

0.1

2008

USA

Damush T, Bravata DM, Plue L, et al. Facilitation of Best Practices (FAB) Framework. Stroke QUERI Center annual report. 2008 [90].

61

Interacting Elements of Integrating Science, Policy, and Practice

 

0.0

2011

USA

TIDIRH Working Group. Interacting elements of integrating science, policy, and practice. In: Training institute for dissemination and implementation research in health. Conference proceedings. Chapel Hill NC, 2011 [91].

  1. aIncluded as one of ten seed articles for citation network analysis
  2. bTwo additional frameworks were included along with the Tabak framework review articles given their relevance to implementation science - Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) [20] and the Knowledge to Action Framework (KTA) [22]