Last week, our team gathered to set our goals and aspirations for 2025 and beyond. We were inspired by the stunning views of Barangaroo, courtesy of the The George Institute for Global Health. A special shoutout to Shanie Atkinson for facilitating an incredibly productive and engaging day. Thank you to everyone who contributed and made this day a success! 😊
About us
A/Prof Natalie Taylor spearheads Implementation to Impact (i2i), where the focus is on applying implementation science to bridge the gap between evidence and practice. Our mission is to ensure that the latest research and evidence-based practices are seamlessly integrated into real-world settings nationally and internationally, including healthcare and health behaviours, energy transition, and climate change, ultimately making a positive impact on people's lives. We are interested in understanding why effective interventions frequently fail to demonstrate impact outside of the research ecosystem. This involves using implementation science frameworks to understand the contextual and behavioural factors affecting implementation success. We provide cost-effective training for the application of implementation methods, as well as parallel process evaluations to identify active ingredients of successful implementation approaches. The i2i team has expertise in the development, application and evaluation of tailored strategies to overcome the psychosocial and environmental factors affecting adoption of new innovations into complex systems to ensure benefits of science and technology reach those who need it most – be that individuals, families, communities, and public and private organisations. To read more about how the i2i team is applying implementation science into a real-world setting, go to: https://www.unsw.edu.au/research/precision-care-clinics-initiative
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https://www.unsw.edu.au/medicine-health/our-schools/population-health/research/research-programs-projects/implementation-to-impact
External link for UNSW Implementation to Impact (i2i)
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- Higher Education
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- 11-50 employees
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- Sydney, NSW
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- Implementation science
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The i2i team at UNSW Medicine & Health school of popul is looking for a talented Research Officer (AI and Web Development) to join our innovative and dynamic team! Key Responsibilities: ⭐ Develop and implement AI-driven web applications. ⭐ Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to drive research projects. ⭐ Contribute to the design and development of innovative solutions. Qualifications: ⭐ Strong background in AI and web development. ⭐ Experience with programming languages such as Python and JavaScript. ⭐ Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for research. If this sounds like you or someone you know, please apply or share the link - https://lnkd.in/gWgV_9v7 Applications close: March 3, 2025!
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We are excited to share our latest research on improving informed financial consent (IFC) in Australian cancer services, now published in BMJ Open! 📖 The study highlights the importance of centralised contact points for effective IFC, consolidated information to enhance patient understanding, and follow-up appointments to revisit financial impacts. These findings offer practical recommendations to improve patient care and reduce financial stress. Congratulations to Carolyn Mazariego-Jones, PhD, Raylene Cox, Elizabeth Kennedy, Kate Whittaker, Natalie Taylor and Megan Varlow ✨ Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/gEJY_8a4
Investigating processes to support and improve informed financial consent in Australian cancer services: an implementation process mapping study and analysis
bmjopen.bmj.com
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On World Cancer Day, we take a moment to honour those we have lost, stand with those living with cancer, and reflect on the urgent need for better prevention, treatment, and care. Cancer is not just a disease—it is a deeply personal experience that affects individuals, families, and communities in unique ways. This year’s theme, United by Unique, highlights that every cancer journey is different, and care must be tailored to each person’s needs. Ensuring that the latest research and evidence-based interventions are effectively implemented in real-world settings is essential to closing gaps in care and improving outcomes. Real change happens when we listen, support, and advocate for better access to treatment. https://lnkd.in/drnuZeE #WorldCancerDay #UnitedByUnique
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🌟 World Cancer Day is on February 4th! 🌟 This year's theme, ‘United by Unique’, emphasises the importance of person-centred cancer care. We're thrilled to hear from keynote speakers like Professor Tracey O'Brien, AM, Nicolas Hart, Vanessa Hayes, and i2i's Natalie Taylor. Nat will discuss collaborative implementation science approaches to develop an Australian “research-ready” precision medicine clinic. Hosted by Sydney Cancer Partners, University of Sydney Cancer Research Network, and Sydney Partnership for Health, Education, Research and Enterprise (SPHERE) Cancer CAG. Discover more details about the event here: https://lnkd.in/gv7w2Jdk Can't wait to see you there!
World Cancer Day Sydney 2025
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Behind the Scenes of Running an Implementation Trial: Lessons from the Hide and Seek Project Ever wondered what it’s really like to coordinate a large, multisite implementation trial in healthcare? 🤔 In our latest paper, Trials and tribulations: a qualitative exploration of researcher perspectives on navigating the challenges of health system implementation research, we dive into the behind-the-scenes experiences of the Hide and Seek Project research team. Key themes that emerged: 🔍 Navigating bureaucracy ⚖️ Balancing rigour and pragmatism in implementation trials 🔄 Distinguishing implementation trials from clinical trials 😷 The impact of COVID-19 📊 Data access and the complexity of analysis Our findings highlight the need for: ✅ Streamlining administrative and ethical review processes ✅ Procedures that allow greater flexibility for researchers to respond to challenges as they arise Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/ghzVxFeB 💬 Let us know—does this resonate with you? What have been your team’s experiences operationalising large research programs? We’d love to hear your thoughts! 👇 Natalie Taylor; Ely Tyedmers; Deborah Debono; Julia Steinberg; Gabriella Tiernan; Emily Hogden; Skye McKay; Rebecca Venchiarutti, Amy Pearn; Lucien Sankey; Desiree Hilton; Natasha Egoroff; Guillaume Fontaine; Rebecca Ivers AM FAHMS FRSN; April Morrow; Priscilla Chan #ImplementationTrials #ResearchChallenges #HealthResearch #ImplementationScience
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🎉 Congratulations to Nada Vidic (Mirkovic) on her first PhD publication! Her paper, titled "Integrated Care for People Living with Rare Diseases: A Scoping Review on Primary Care Models in OECD Countries," explores various primary care models supporting individuals with rare diseases across OECD countries. It highlights the importance of integrated care, showcasing best practices that emphasize collaboration, patient-centred approaches, and tailored interventions to enhance health outcomes and quality of life for those living with rare diseases. Check out the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/ghnC5pjx
🔍 New scoping review on integrated care for people living with rare disease Key points: ▻ Each GP manages approx 72 rare disease patients, which is poorly recognised in current models of care. ▻ When GPs are actively involved there is less delay in diagnosing rare disease. ▻ Shared care models outperform specialist-only approaches. Critical insight: Instead of focusing on educating GPs about 9,000+ individual rare diseases we need better, practical systems to support integrated care for people with rare diseases. 📄 Read the full open access paper at https://lnkd.in/gmJb4waX Led by Nada Vidic (Mirkovic) with Anna McGlynn, Fatemeh Abdi, Michael Tam, Michael Crampton, Kean-Seng Lim, Elizabeth Emma Palmer and Natalie Taylor. #HealthServicesResearch #RareDisease #PrimaryCare #IntegratedCare
Integrated Care for People Living With Rare Disease: A Scoping Review on Primary Care Models in Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Countries - Nada Vidic, Anna McGlynn, Fatemeh Abdi, Chun Wah Michael Tam, Reginald Michael Crampton, Kean-Seng Lim, Elizabeth Emma Palmer, Natalie Taylor, Ben Harris-Roxas, 2025
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Two weeks ago, the i2i team had the privilege of volunteering at the FOOD HUB, a truly inspiring initiative by Arc at UNSW. The FOOD HUB is more than just a free food pantry—it’s a shining example of sustainability, community support, and engagement. Led by the amazing Miles Portek and his dedicated team of volunteers, the FOOD HUB creates a welcoming space that tackles food and other resources wastage while championing sustainability and compassion through: 🌟 Reuse, recycle, and return 🌟 Offering a clean clothes swap 🌟 Caring for the diverse needs of the community and the environment Our team left with valuable insights on how to reuse, recycle, and return—practices we’re excited to incorporate into our own efforts. If you’d like to contribute, support, or learn more, we highly encourage you to check them out: https://lnkd.in/gtutYHm A huge thank you to the entire FOOD HUB team for having us and for the amazing work you do every day! 🙌 Rebecca Ivers AM FAHMS FRSN, Xiaoqi Feng
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With only two days left, don't miss your chance to complete the Australian Clinical Trials Alliance (ACTA) national needs assessment survey. Your insights will help shape a national training needs assessment for Australia and New Zealand, identifying the training needs in implementation science research and practice within the clinical trial workforce. Whether you're involved in clinical trials as part of your role, as a consumer partner, or as a patient, your input is invaluable. The survey is anonymous, takes just 10-15 minutes, and closes on the 20th of December. Participate in the survey here: https://lnkd.in/g7gwxpzu Dr Parisa Glass; Sally Hough; Rebecca Ivers AM FAHMS FRSN; Ingrid Hickman; Dr Nicola Straiton; Sandy Middleton; David Thomas; Frank Lin
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🌟 Join our i2i team! 🌟 We're looking for a dedicated Research Officer to join our team and contribute to the HCV Point-of-Care (PoC) project. This national initiative aims to scale up point-of-care Hepatitis C RNA testing across various healthcare settings in Australia. Your work will help provide valuable insights into reducing HCV prevalence and advancing implementation science. 🔍 Position: Research Officer - Implementation Science 🕒 FTE: 0.6 📅 Application Deadline: Tuesday, 7th January 2025 🔗 Find out more and apply here: Natalie Taylor, Andrea Torres Robles, Rebecca Ivers AM FAHMS FRSN
Research Officer (Implementation Science)
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