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Implementation and Adaptation Guide

 

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Understanding environment, context, roles


When bringing a new program to an existing setting, it is important to consider the current processes and environment. This is important to both obtain buy-in and avoid duplication. Please view the following videos to help in this process.

  • Introduction to Practical Robust Implementation and Sustainability Model (PRISM) - Video 1
  • How to conduct a key informant interview - Video 2
  • How to do process mapping - Video 3
  • How to conduct a brain writing exercise to identify barriers - Video 4

 

Video1: Introduction to Practical Robust Implementation and
Sustainability Model (PRISM)


This video provides a brief overview of Practical Robust Implementation and Sustainability Model (PRISM) and important questions to ask when assessing local context, processes, and stakeholders’ perspectives (2:03).

 

Video: Introduction to Practical Robust Implementation and Sustainability Model (PRISM)

 

Video 2: How to conduct a key informant interview


This video describes how to conduct key informant interviews to obtain information and understand perspectives to inform successful implementation of new programs. The video walks through the process from identifying key informants to designing interview guides and what to do during the interviews. (1:54).

 

Video: How to conduct a key informant interview

 


Download the PRISM interview guide

 

Video 3: How to do process mapping


This video explains the process map and walks you through the steps to put one together (1:39).

 

Video: How to do process mapping

 


Download the Process Mapping Interview guide

 

Video 4: How to conduct a brain writing exercise to identify barriers


This video explains what brain writing exercise is and how it helps to identify barriers to implementing new programs and provides instructions on how to engage your team to participate (2:06).

 

Video: How to conduct a brain writing exercise to identify barriers

 

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