Inside Implementation: REALISE Webinar Series, Episode-2
Pre-registration is mandatory
Date
24th January 2025
Time
6:30 to 7:30 PM, IST
Where
Online on Zoom
Title: Panel Discussion on the Use of Implementation Research Methods.
Implementation Research (IR) methods are being increasingly used for evaluating public health interventions and to shape evidence-based policies. Join us for an engaging panel discussion with three renowned experts in the field of IR, Dr. Malabika Sarker, Dr. Brynne Gilmore, and Dr. Sonu Goel.
The panel will delve into how IR methods have been successfully applied to address complex health and policy challenges and will highlight the unique strengths of IR in bridging the gap between research and real-world implementation. The panelists will share their experiences in applying IR frameworks across diverse contexts and discuss strategies for building research capacity for early career researchers. They will offer invaluable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers alike.
Organised by Realist Evaluation Advancement Lab for Implementation Strategy Explanations, (REALISE) Institute of Public Health Bengaluru.
Dr. Upendra Bhojani, Senior Fellow, Institute of Public Health Bengaluru.
Speakers:
Dr. Malabika Sarker, Interim Chair and Professor of the Practice of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown University
Dr. Brynne Gilmore, Head of Subject for Health Systems and Assistant Professor (Ad Astra Fellow) UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems University College Dublin
Dr. Sonu Goel, Professor of Health Management, School of Public Health, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, Director, e-Resource Centre for Tobacco Control
In Episode 1 of the ‘Inside Implementation: REALISE Webinar Series’, we hosted an engaging discussion on the use of Realist Methods with experts Dr. Bruno Marchal, Dr. Prashanth N. S and Dr. Sara Van Belle, moderated by Dr. Upendra Bhojani.
During this session, the speakers explored how realist research helps in navigating complexity and understanding causation. They shared insights on the merits and challenges of applying realist methods in Health Policy and Systems Research, along with recent methodological developments in the field. The conversation also highlighted how early-career researchers could engage with communities of practice to apply these techniques.
You can watch Episode 1 of this series on YouTube.
