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Implementation Research: A Synthesis of the Literature
This monograph describes the current state of the science of implementation, and identifies what it will take to transmit innovative programs and practices to mental health, social services, juvenile justice, education, early childhood education, employment services, and substance abuse prevention and treatment.

Implementation Research in Mental Health Services
This paper discusses implementation science in mental health services and points to the emergence of implementation as an issue for research.

The Missing Link between Research and Practice
This article from the National Implementation Research Network (NIRN) explores the challenges and strategies related to implementation of evidence-based treatment interventions into direct practice.

Organizational Culture and Climate: Implications for Services and Interventions Research
This article defines dimensions of an organization’s social context, climate, and culture that have been shown to be important to human service quality and outcomes, and reviews organizational research to identify mechanisms through which climate and culture influence the adoption and implementation of evidence-based practices in mental health.