Getting research findings into everyday practice is one of the most important challenges in health and care. Too many promising innovations fail to become embedded, meaning patients and services miss out on improvements that could make a real difference. This theme studies the factors that shape whether innovations are adopted and sustained, and develops practical approaches to help research make a real difference in practice.
The theme supports all ARC East Midlands research by providing implementation expertise across all five themes. Our work is co-produced with patients, carers and partners, ensuring research reaches the people and services that need it most.
We aim to:
- Advance the study of implementation research, generating evidence about what enables innovations to become embedded and sustained in health and social care.
- Develop and test approaches to support the implementation of integrated care, working across care pathways, organisations and integrated care systems.
- Generate evidence to address national priorities including moving care closer to home, tackling health inequalities through prevention and embracing digital innovation in health and care.
Our projects
View our current and completed research projects.
Theme Leads
Professor Gregory Maniatopoulos, Theme Lead for Translation and Implementation Research
Professor of Healthcare Management at the University of Leicester
Dr Gemma Hughes, Co-Theme Lead for Translation and Implementation Research
Associate Professor of Healthcare Management at the University of Leicester