PUN019 Implementation Science - Theory and Application in Health

Implementation Science is the study of factors that influence the full and effective use of evidence, and can accelerate the systematic uptake and integration of evidence-based interventions into routine practice and public health. Additionally, Improvement Science is concerned with systems-level processes to improve the quality, safety and value of health services. Both fields are concerned with the organisation and delivery of healthcare with consideration of the specific context of the system, as well as the knowledge, beliefs, and behaviours of the individuals involved. In this unit, you will learn the theory of implementation science, and develop knowledge and skills in implementation, innovation and improvement practices which can be used for implementing and embedding practice and system change in healthcare. On completing the unit, you will be able to lead the design, delivery and evaluation of a health service initiative.

Unit information

Unit code: PUN019
Faculty: Faculty of Health
School/Discipline: School of Public Health and Social Work
Study area: Health
Credit points: 12

Dates and locations

Teaching period	Dates	Locations
Semester 1, 2027	22 February 2027 - 19 June 2027	Kelvin Grove Kelvin Grove (Online)

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Previous study requirements

Assumed knowledge: Principles of an evidence-based approach to practice is assumed knowledge

Guide to previous study requirements

Prerequisites: To enrol in this unit, you must have completed these prerequisite units (or have credit, advanced standing or exemption for them), or be able to demonstrate that you have equivalent background knowledge.
Anti-requisites: You can’t enrol in this unit if you have completed any of these anti-requisite units.
Co-requisites: To enrol in this unit, you must have already completed these co-requisite units, or you must enrol in them at the same time.
Equivalents: You can’t enrol in this unit if you have completed any of these equivalent units.
Assumed knowledge: We assume that you have a minimum level of knowledge in certain areas before you start this unit.

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