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Implementation Research Logic Model

The Implementation Research Logic Model (IRLM), developed by a team of Northwestern researchers, helps researchers think through the key ingredients of their implementation research project. Find CDIS resources below, including learning videos and publications, for each component of the model. 

IRLM Resources & Publications

The Innovation

Resources for selecting, specifying, and adapting the specific thing you plan to implement

Innovation Resources

Implementation Determinants

Resources for identifying and addressing the conditions that make it harder (barriers) or easier (facilitators) to implement the innovation

Determinants Resources

Implementation Strategies

Resources for selecting and specifying the actions you take to implement the innovation

Strategies Resources

Implementation Outcomes

Resources for selecting and specifying the way you measure how much or how well the innovation was implemented

Outcomes Resources

Constituent Engagement

Resources for engaging a broad range of constituents in implementation research studies

Engagement Resources

General IS Methods & Processes

General tips and tricks to help you select a study design and conduct rigorous implementation research studies

Process Resources