Policy Implementation Science: NIH-Funded Case Examples and Lessons Learned*
This report highlights key lessons learned from NIH‑funded policy implementation science studies, emphasizing the importance of strong partnerships with policymakers and communities, the need for adaptability in real‑world policy environments, and the value of flexible theoretical frameworks that can be tailored to diverse policy contexts. It notes that collecting policy‑relevant data is often labor‑intensive, requiring creative grant strategies and robust training and mentorship to strengthen the policy implementation workforce. The report also includes multiple case examples illustrating how these principles play out in practice within cancer‑related policy implementation efforts.
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Yuka Asada, PhD, RD; Natalie Riva Smith, PhD; Aimee Kroll-Desrosiers, PhD, MS; Jamie F. Chriqui, PhD, MHS
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* This public good was developed with funding from a CCIS public goods cycle.