Dissemination research in cancer control: where are we and where should we go?
Dissemination of evidence-based programs and policies is a critical final step in reducing the burden of cancer in the general public. Yet, we have not been fully successful to date in improving clinical or public health practice by disseminating programs found to be effective in research. Therefore, research is needed into the dissemination process and outcomes to enable better efforts in the future. This paper explores the definitions and models used for dissemination, the designs of dissemination studies, and possible research questions in dissemination research, all focused on cancer prevention and control. We hope that this paper will encourage dissemination research in our field.
Bowen
Deborah J
DJ
Social and Behavioral Sciences Department, School of Public Health, Boston University, 715 Albany Street T2 W, Boston, MA 02118, USA. dbowen@bu.edu
Sorensen
Glorian
G
Weiner
Bryan J
BJ
Campbell
Marci
M
Emmons
Karen
K
Melvin
Cathy
C
D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination / Q000379:methods; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011315:Preventive Medicine / Q000592:standards*; D012107:Research Design / Q000592:standards; D014481:United States