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TY - JOUR
T1 - Optimising the Conceptualisation of Context; Comment on "Stakeholder Perspectives of Attributes and Features of Context Relevant to Knowledge Translation in Health Settings: A Multi-Country Analysis"
AU - Rycroft-Malone, Jo
AU - Rogers, Lisa
AU - Burton, Christopher R.
PY - 2022/10/31
Y1 - 2022/10/31
N2 - Context matters. Therefore, efforts to develop greater conceptual clarity are important for science and practice. In this commentary, we outline some key issues that were prompted by Squires and colleagues’ contribution. Specifically, we reinforce context as an interactive concept and therefore something that is hard to ‘pin down,’ the problematic nature of conceptualising context in implementation and de-implementation, and a requirement for the development of culturally sensitive understandings. Finally, we suggest it is vital that continued investment into providing a more comprehensive list of determinants needs to be accompanied by an equal effort in developing practical methods and tools to support use and application.
AB - Context matters. Therefore, efforts to develop greater conceptual clarity are important for science and practice. In this commentary, we outline some key issues that were prompted by Squires and colleagues’ contribution. Specifically, we reinforce context as an interactive concept and therefore something that is hard to ‘pin down,’ the problematic nature of conceptualising context in implementation and de-implementation, and a requirement for the development of culturally sensitive understandings. Finally, we suggest it is vital that continued investment into providing a more comprehensive list of determinants needs to be accompanied by an equal effort in developing practical methods and tools to support use and application.
KW - Complexity
KW - Context
KW - De-implementation
KW - Implementation
KW - Knowledge Translation
KW - Theory
U2 - 10.34172/ijhpm.2022.6900
DO - 10.34172/ijhpm.2022.6900
M3 - Journal article
VL - 11
SP - 2365
EP - 2367
JO - International Journal of Health Policy and Management
JF - International Journal of Health Policy and Management
SN - 2322-5939
IS - 10
ER -