Beyond the surface of capacity building: a mixed-methods study of the core functions and forms of dissemination and implementation science consultations
These findings highlight the nature of DIS consultation services, particularly among those seeking support for grant proposals and ongoing implementation projects. Consultations primarily addressed intermediate-level competencies within the domains of design, analysis, and practice-based implementation strategies, indicating a clear opportunity to strengthen support for both foundational and advanced skill development. These results suggest the need for scalable consultation frameworks, improved tracking systems, and tiered training resources to optimize the reach and impact of DIS capacity-building efforts.
Authors
- Kera Mallard (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9744-127X)
- Zhuochen Du (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5699-1777)
- Lauren I. Brookman-Frazee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7582-7529)
- Gregory A. Aarons (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8969-5002)
- Clare Viglione (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0958-8229)
- Nicole A. Stadnick (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6520-2920)
- Borsika Adrienn Rabin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9837-7866)
- Carrie M. Geremia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9159-8172)
- Marisa Sklar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1263-6132)
- Kelli L. Cain (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7934-9680)
- Anna Brubaker
- Lilliana Conradi
- Isaac Bouchard
Institutions
- California State University, Northridge (US)
- UC San Diego Health System (US)
- University of California San Diego (US)
- Health Services Research & Development (US)
- Human Longevity (United States) (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Implementation Science Communications
- Published
- 2025-08-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s43058-025-00775-0
- Primary Topic
- Evaluation and Performance Assessment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Institutes of Health
- Center for AIDS Research, University of Washington
- University of California, San Diego
- National Institute of Mental Health
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases