UNSW Implementation to Impact (i2i)

Two weeks ago, the i2i team had the privilege of volunteering at the FOOD HUB, a truly inspiring initiative by Arc at UNSW. The FOOD HUB is more than just a free food pantry—it’s a shining example of sustainability, community support, and engagement. Led by the amazing Miles Portek and his dedicated team of volunteers, the FOOD HUB creates a welcoming space that tackles food and other resources wastage while championing sustainability and compassion through: 🌟 Reuse, recycle, and return 🌟 Offering a clean clothes swap 🌟 Caring for the diverse needs of the community and the environment   Our team left with valuable insights on how to reuse, recycle, and return—practices we’re excited to incorporate into our own efforts. If you’d like to contribute, support, or learn more, we highly encourage you to check them out: https://lnkd.in/gtutYHm   A huge thank you to the entire FOOD HUB team for having us and for the amazing work you do every day! 🙌 Rebecca Ivers AM FAHMS FRSN, Xiaoqi Feng

With only two days left, don't miss your chance to complete the Australian Clinical Trials Alliance (ACTA) national needs assessment survey. Your insights will help shape a national training needs assessment for Australia and New Zealand, identifying the training needs in implementation science research and practice within the clinical trial workforce. Whether you're involved in clinical trials as part of your role, as a consumer partner, or as a patient, your input is invaluable. The survey is anonymous, takes just 10-15 minutes, and closes on the 20th of December. Participate in the survey here: https://lnkd.in/g7gwxpzu Dr Parisa Glass; Sally Hough; Rebecca Ivers AM FAHMS FRSN; Ingrid Hickman; Dr Nicola Straiton; Sandy Middleton; David Thomas; Frank Lin

🌟 Join our i2i team! 🌟 We're looking for a dedicated Research Officer to join our team and contribute to the HCV Point-of-Care (PoC) project. This national initiative aims to scale up point-of-care Hepatitis C RNA testing across various healthcare settings in Australia. Your work will help provide valuable insights into reducing HCV prevalence and advancing implementation science. 🔍 Position: Research Officer - Implementation Science 🕒 FTE: 0.6 📅 Application Deadline: Tuesday, 7th January 2025 🔗 Find out more and apply here: Natalie Taylor, Andrea Torres Robles, Rebecca Ivers AM FAHMS FRSN

The i2i team is proud to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability through our continued participation in the globally recognised Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) program. This year, we’re thrilled to have been awarded Silver accreditation for fostering an environmentally sustainable workplace culture. As the first non-laboratory office space at UNSW to achieve this milestone, we had to come up with some innovative ideas to meet the requirements. Highlights of our journey include engaging with the UNSW community beyond research, such as volunteering at the Arc UNSW Food Hub and participating in our school’s gardening day. 🌱💚 UNSW, Liam Foster Constable, Rebecca Ivers AM FAHMS FRSN, Xiaoqi Feng  

i2i LOVES implementation strategies, and even more so when there's evidence to show which ones work best! If you love this kind of thing too, then check out this paper by Guillaume Fontaine, Dr Nicola Straiton, Sandy Middleton and colleagues, titled "Effects of Implementation Strategies on Nursing Practice and Patient Outcomes: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis." This study provides a thorough examination of how various implementation strategies can enhance nursing practices and improve patient outcomes. Key findings include: 🌟 Educational meetings, materials, and tailored interventions significantly boost clinical practice outcomes. 🌟 Multifaceted strategies are more effective than single-component approaches, addressing multiple barriers simultaneously. 🌟 Group and individual education positively impact nurses' attitudes, knowledge, perceived control, and skills, leading to better patient care. This research underscores the critical role of implementation science in. By systematically applying evidence-based strategies, we can overcome barriers to change, promote best practices, and ultimately improve patient outcomes. To find out more, read the full text here:  

📢 Attention Clinical Trial Professionals! The Australian Clinical Trials Alliance (ACTA) is conducting a national needs assessment survey to identify the training needs in implementation science research and practice within the clinical trial workforce. If you are involved in clinical trials as part of your role or as a consumer partner, or patient, your input will help ACTA understand how the clinical trial workforce in Australia and New Zealand engages with implementation science. The insights gathered will shape a national training needs assessment. The survey is anonymous, takes only 10-15 minutes, and is completely voluntary. Your participation would be greatly appreciated! Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/g7gwxpzu Dr Parisa Glass; Sally Hough; Rebecca Ivers AM FAHMS FRSN; Ingrid Hickman; Dr Nicola Straiton; Sandy Middleton; David Thomas; Frank Lin

Healthcare professionals play a pivotal role in bridging research and patient care, yet the challenges of this dual role are often overlooked. Joey Elias presented on behalf of i2i team Natalie Taylor, Carolyn Mazariego-Jones, PhD and Skye McKay this week at the annual Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) conference, showcasing their innovative data synthesis approach: 🔹 Process mapping to highlight core activities and target behaviours for improvement   🔹 Implementation frameworks like CFIR and TDF to identify determinants of clinical trial success 🔹Barriers included unclear roles and responsibilities, workforce infrastructure limitations, maintaining clinical and personal equipoise, and conflicting priorities of patient care    🔹 Evidence-based strategies aligned with barrier-matched constructs to support HCPs in managing dual roles Congratulations to everyone who presented at COSA 2024! #COSA2024 #CancerResearch #ClinicalTrials #ImplementationScience Rebecca Ivers AM FAHMS FRSN

🚀 We’re thrilled to be part of the Urban Futures Expo! 🌆✨   Explore the just-launched Urban Futures Showcase Booklet to see the full lineup of exhibitors—we’re on page 77! Dive in to discover the latest innovations in urban design and sustainable solutions.  We can’t wait to connect with you there! 🎟️ Don’t miss the expo next Thursday —register now: https://lnkd.in/g9rxkJPn 📖 View the Showcase Booklet below!   UNSW Digital Grid Futures Institute, Rebecca Ivers AM FAHMS FRSN, Xiaoqi Feng

Patrick Nay the Drug Access Navigator at the Kids Cancer Centre, collaborates with i2i PhD candidate Ely Tyedmers on the ProCure implementation study. Today, Patrick presented their poster at the Luminesce Alliance Conference on Paediatric Precision Medicine, detailing the design of ProCure's upcoming Australia-wide implementation trial. This research aims to improve access to specialised drugs for children with cancer. Learn more about the co-design process of ProCure, led by Carolyn Mazariego-Jones, PhD here! https://lnkd.in/gfdBdUDZ

🌟 Join i2i as we support the Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney Implementation Research Practice and Evaluation Seminar Series #2 | 2024! 🌟 Discover how researchers are utilizing process mapping techniques to optimize healthcare workflows and improve outcomes across clinical and community settings in Australia. Our very own Skye McKay, Joey Elias and Andrea Torres Robles will be speaking about real-world case studies, from precision medicine to hepatitis C (HCV) point-of-care testing programs. Learn how these methods are being applied to identify bottlenecks, streamline interventions, and enhance system efficiency. This seminar will highlight the impact of process mapping on healthcare improvement and explore practical strategies for integrating these techniques into research and practice. 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 20th November 🕒 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 📍 Location: The Kirby Institute 🎟️ Tickets: Tickets are free, get your tickets here -https://lnkd.in/giahjsUi   Hope to see you there!