Implementation Science
What we do?
We study and evaluate the implementation of lifestyle interventions designed to improve lifestyle behaviours, such as increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour across healthcare, community and workplace settings. Using concepts, theories, frameworks and methods from the field of Implementation Science, our research seeks to understand and improve the adoption, implementation and sustainment of evidence-based interventions in real-world contexts. Through close collaboration with key stakeholders, including people living with long-term conditions, healthcare professionals, policymakers and community partners, we aim to bridge the gap between research and practice, maximising the reach and impact of lifestyle interventions. We also contribute to the conceptual and methodological advancement of implementation through the development of innovation tools, resources and approaches.
Members
Highlighted Research
Soukup T, Cross S, Amiel SA, Goldsmith K, Brooks A, Gonder Frederick L, Healey A, Heller S, Hull L, Kariyawasam D, Landau S, Potts L, Rogers H, Smith EL, Toschi E, de Zoysa N, Warren L, Sevdalis N, Bakolis I. Psychoeducation for adults with type 1 diabetes and problematic hypoglycemia: implementation analysis of a clinical trial (HARPdoc). Front Health Serv. 2026;6:1792881. doi: 10.3389/frhs.2026.1792881.
Hull L, Sweetnam C, Davis RE, Khadjesari Z, Healey A, Boaz A, Bakolis I, Sevdalis N, Goulding L & ImpResPAC Expert Advisory Panel. Development and preliminary evaluation of the Implementation Research Proposal Appraisal Criteria (ImpResPAC) tool: an international expert modified e-Delphi study. Implement Sci Commun. 2026;7,138. doi.org/10.1186/s43058-025-00847-1.
Sayyah M, King JA, Johnson V, Hull L, Edwardson CL, Clemes SA. Shifting From Concept to Practice: The Co-adaptation of Tailored Health Education Training for Truck Drivers. J Occup Environ Med. 2026;68(7):e495-e505. doi:10.1097/JOM.0000000000003674.
Herring, L. Y., Baillot, A., Chaput, J. P., Chastin, S., Davies, M. J., Dempsey, P. C., Henson, J., Papamargaritis, D., Papasavas, P., Rowlands, A. V., Yates, T., Wu, Y., Shiau, J., & Bond, D. S. Is it time to integrate the 24-hour movement paradigm into metabolic and bariatric surgery practice and research? A call to action. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 2026;22(8), 911-919. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soard.2026.03.022
Chauhan R, Davies MJ, May C, Speight J, Hadjiconstantinou M. Using Normalisation Process Theory to Understand Implementation of Effective Early-onset type 2 diabetes Treatment and Care within England: a qualitative study. BMC Health Serv Res. 2025;;25(1):422. doi: 10.1186/s12913-025-12616-w.
Edwardson C, Abell L, Clarke-Cornwell A, Dunstan D, Gray LG, Healy G, Hadjiconstantinou M, Wilson P, Maylor B, Munir F and Biddle S. Implementation and engagement of the SMART Work & Life sitting reduction intervention: an exploratory analysis on intervention effectiveness. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2023;20(1):148. doi: 10.1186/s12966-023-01548-5.
Bamuya C, Correia JC, Brady EM, Beran D, Harrington D, Damasceno A, Crampin AM, Magaia A, Levitt N, Davies MJ, Hadjiconstantinou M. Use of the Socio-ecological model to explore factors that influence the implementation of a diabetes structured education programme (EXTEND project) in Lilongwe, Malawi and Maputo, Mozambique: a qualitative study. BMC Public Health. 2021;21(1):1355. doi: 10.1186/s12889-021-11338-y.
Correia JC, Lopes A, Nhabali A, Madrigal V, Errasti CR, Brady E, Hadjiconstantinou M, Perolini MC. Implementation and evaluation of a specialized diabetes clinic in Guinea Bissau: lessons learnt from the field. Pan Afr Med J. 2020:37:126. doi: 10.11604/pamj.2020.37.126.26127. eCollection 2020.