About this Book

Policy implementation science (IS) is an emerging, multidisciplinary field that aims to provide explanations and guidance for policy implementation efforts to improve their effectiveness and other outcomes. Policy implementation intersects with multiple disciplines and utilizes different terminologies from economics, political science, sociology, public administration, health systems and services, knowledge translation, and others. Further progress is needed towards a consensus on policy IS definitions, scope, theories, models, frameworks, methodologies, and outcomes. Practical case examples of using policy IS to drive implementation and outcomes are also lacking. We aim to facilitate a spirited debate on these topics and contribute to the progress and impact of policy implementation science and practice.