Special Issue: Implementation Science in Gerontology
Drs. Julie Bobitt and Shannon Jarrott guest edited a special issue of The Gerontologist focused on Implementation Science (IS) in aging research. This issue offers a collection of articles addressing the application of IS to plan, evaluate, tailor, scale up, and sustain interventions in gerontology. Articles address frameworks, theories, and models, integrating technology methods, mitigating barriers to care for Veterans, the Dementia Education Game, preventing falls, mandated caregiver training to improve Veteran health, and telegeriatrics.
Bobitt J, Jarrott SE. Strengthening Aging Research Through Dissemination and Implementation Science Methods. Gerontologist. 2023 Mar 21;63(3):401-404. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnac189. PMID: 36942431.