Implementation of evidence into practice : the key to improving patient outcomes

The significant delay in translating evidence into practice and policy has been well recognized. The importance of evidence‐based practice being actively implemented into policy and health systems has also been acknowledged as passive implementation has been proven to be relatively ineffective. Over the past 20 years, a critical discussion around implementation has gained momentum with real‐world implementation at individual and organizational levels being considered of equal importance. Alongside these discussions, implementation research has continued to evolve with the rapid development in this field resulting in over 40 different frameworks and models that include the description of processes and elements associated with translating evidence into policy and practice.