Appendix A: Glossary of terms

Term Definition Brief definition
impetus The force or energy that moves a change forward The force or energy that moves change forward.
implementation The use of processes and strategies to adopt and integrate evidence-based health interventions and change practice patterns within specific settings. (Peters et al., 2013) Processes and strategies to adopt and integrate evidence-based interventions
implementation framework  A proposed set of factors likely to impact the implementation and sustainment of evidence-based practices. (Aarons et al., 2016; Damschroder et al., 2009)   A proposed set of factors likely to impact implementation and sustainment of evidence-based practices
implementation science “…the scientific study of methods to promote the systematic uptake of research findings and other evidence-based practices into routine practice, and, hence, to improve the quality and effectiveness of health services and care”. (Eccles & Mittman, 2006, p. 1)   The scientific study of methods promoting the uptake of evidence-based practices into practice
implementation strategies “methods or techniques used to enhance the adoption, implementation and sustainability of a clinical program or practice”. (Proctor et al., 2013, p.139)   Methods to enhance the adoption, implementation and sustainability of a clinical practice
integrated knowledge translation “researchers and research users work together to shape the research process by collaborating to determine the research questions, deciding on the methodology, being involved in data collection and tools development, interpreting the findings, and helping disseminate the research results”.  (CIHR, 2016)   The collaboration between researchers and users of research to shape the research process
interprofessional team Different professions working together to reach a common goal and shared decision-making to achieve the goal. An interprofessional team typically includes one or more physicians, nurses, social workers, spiritual advisors, personal support workers and volunteers. Other disciplines may be part of the team, as resources permit and as appropriate. (Ferris et al., 2002)   Different professions working together to reach a common goal using shared decision making
Intervention An activity that facilitates the uptake of research into practice and/or policy (e.g., education series, champions). (Tricco et al., 2015)   An activity that makes the uptake of research into practice and/or policy easier
intrinsic motivation The type of motivation that comes from an  individual who takes interest and enjoyment in the task itself. It contrasts extrinsic motivation in which the source of motivation is external such as an outcome that may occur as a result of the task. (Ryan & Deci, 2000)   The motivation that comes from within someone, as opposed to from an external source