In 2022, NCCOR hosted a public workshop titled, “Implementation Science & Childhood Obesity: Sparking Conversations and Actions to Advance Equity.” The workshop offered an introduction to implementation science for researchers working in childhood obesity, nutrition, and physical activity.
The workshop highlighted several experts in the field and provided examples of implementation science “in action” by illustrating approaches to advance equity across the phases of pre-implementation, implementation, and sustainability for childhood obesity, nutrition, and physical activity interventions.
Want to learn more? Check out these 10-minute videos below from experts in implementation science.
Equity and Implementation in Obesity Prevention Research
Taren Swindle, PhD, University of Arkansas
Pre-implementation Process
Sandra Echeverria, PhD, MPH, UNC Greensboro
Partnership Building
Gabriella M. McLoughlin, PhD, Temple University College of Public Health
Partner Engagement, Intervention Development, Testing, and Evaluation
Valerie Blue Bird Jernigan, DrPH, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences
Program Evaluation
Courtney A. Parks, PhD, Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition
From Creation to Dissemination to Sustainability
Deanna M. Hoelscher, PhD, RDN, LD, CNS