Ensuring intervention success: Assessing fit as an overlooked step of the implementation process
Carrie M. Blanchard1, Melanie Livet1
- 1Division of Practice Advancement and Clinical Education, Center for Medication Optimization, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, United States.
Volume 18, Issue 4 · pp. 1–2 · PUBLISHED 7 December 2020 · DOI: 10.18549/PharmPract.2020.4.2235
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Ensuring fit between a service and the implementing context is a critical but often overlooked precursor of implementation success. This commentary proposes five key considerations that should be evaluated when exploring fit: alignment with needs and metrics; alignment with organizational resources and capabilities; alignment with organizational priorities and culture; alignment with reimbursement mechanisms for long-term sustainability; and alignment with the regulatory environment. Successful uptake and implementation hinges on careful planning and, most importantly, appropriate fit between the service and the implementing environment.
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Blanchard, C. M., & Livet, M. (2020). Ensuring intervention success: Assessing fit as an overlooked step of the implementation process. Pharmacy Practice, 18(4), 1–2. https://doi.org/10.18549/PharmPract.2020.4.2235