Table 1 Potential roles for a dissemination and implementation (D&I) scientist as a collaborator
From: Roles dissemination and implementation scientists can play in supporting research teams
Example | Emphasis on D&I | D&I scientist (Dr. I)a role | D&I scientist (Dr. I)a engagement | Content area expert (Dr. R)b role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Exploratory aim to assess context or implementation outcomes (e.g., acceptability, feasibility, cost) | Low | ● Understand context ● Assess implementation outcomes ● Incorporate designing for dissemination principles | ● Consultant ● Advisory board ● Co-investigator | PI |
Preliminary aim or preliminary study to assess context, dissemination channels, or feasibility | Low | ● Understand context ● Assess implementation outcomes ● Inform dissemination and/or implementation strategy | ● Consultant ● Advisory board ● Co-investigator | PI |
Preliminary or pilot study to assess context, dissemination channels, or feasibility | Low/moderate | ● Understand context ● Assess implementation outcomes ● Pilot dissemination and/or implementation strategy | ● Consultant ● Advisory board ● Co-investigator | PI |
Secondary aim is D&I science specific | Moderate/high | ● Understand context ● Assess implementation outcomes ● Develop, tailor, and/or test implementation strategies | ● Co-investigator ● Multiple PI | ● PI ● Multiple PI |
Primary aim is D&I science specific | High | ● Understand context ● Assess implementation outcomes ● Develop, tailor, and/or test dissemination and/or implementation strategies | ● Multiple PI | ● PI ● Multiple PI |