Open-access, peer-reviewed journal

Journal of Implementation Science

Research on how evidence-based interventions, programs and policies are adopted, delivered and sustained in health care, public health and related services.

Volume 1, 2026
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Illustrative graphic: the levels of a health system that implementation research connects.

The research the journal follows

From evidence to routine practice

Implementation research asks what it takes for proven practices to reach the people they are meant to help. JIS publishes studies at every stage of that path, including the following.

EvidenceReviews and syntheses of what works, for whom and in which settings
AdoptionBarriers, facilitators and readiness of organizations and professionals
DeliveryImplementation strategies, fidelity and adaptation to local context
SustainmentMaintenance, cost and de-implementation of low-value practice
Scale-upSpread across services, regions and health systems, and the policies behind it

Aims and Scope

Topics the journal covers

The journal welcomes quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods research on implementation in clinical care, public health and related services. Topics include, but are not limited to:

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Implementation strategiesfacilitation, audit and feedback, training, reminders
Frameworks and theorydevelopment, testing and use of frameworks such as CFIR and RE-AIM
Hybrid and pragmatic designseffectiveness-implementation trials and process evaluations
Quality improvementcare pathways, patient safety and service redesign
Policy implementationhow health policies and guidelines are put into practice
Digital healthadoption of records, decision support and telehealth
Context, equity and adaptationimplementation in low-resource and diverse settings
Outcomes and measurementacceptability, feasibility, fidelity, reach and cost

Current issue

Volume 1, Issue 1 (2026)

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Review · Published June 22, 2026 · Pages 1–13

Implementing Evidence-Based Occupational Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation: Exploring Knowledge on Barriers, Facilitators and Strategies

Leen De Coninck, Ashley Boers, Ciara O’Meara, Geertruida E Bekkering, Marja Koen, Jennifer Freeman, Sinead M Hynes, Isaline CJM Eijssen, Jessica Sayfullaeva, Daphne Kos

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Publishing terms

How the journal works

Open access: All articles are free to read, download and reuse on publication, with no registration.
License: Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Peer review: Single-blind by default; double-blind review is available on request.
Article processing charge: USD 1,200, payable only after acceptance; withdrawal after submission is subject to the journal's withdrawal policy.
Editorial board: Names, affiliations and profiles of the editorial board.
Preservation: Content is committed to Portico for long-term preservation.

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