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Open Access 01-12-2017 | Editorial

Enhancing the reporting of implementation research

Authors: Paul M. Wilson, Anne Sales, Michel Wensing, Gregory A. Aarons, Signe Flottorp, Liz Glidewell, Alison Hutchinson, Justin Presseau, Anne Rogers, Nick Sevdalis, Janet Squires, Sharon Straus

Published in: Implementation Science | Issue 1/2017

Abstract

In the 10 years since the inception of Implementation Science, we have witnessed a continued rise in the number of submissions received, reflecting the continued global interest in methods to enhance the uptake of research findings into healthcare practice and policy. We receive over 750 submissions annually, and there is now a large gap between what is submitted and what gets published. In this editorial, we restate the journal scope and current boundaries. We also identify some specific reporting issues that if addressed will help enhance the scientific reporting quality and transparency of the manuscripts we receive. We hope that this editorial acts as a further guide to researchers seeking to publish their work in Implementation Science.

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Title: Enhancing the reporting of implementation research
Authors: Paul M. Wilson
Anne Sales
Michel Wensing
Gregory A. Aarons
Signe Flottorp
Liz Glidewell
Alison Hutchinson
Justin Presseau
Anne Rogers
Nick Sevdalis
Janet Squires
Sharon Straus
Publication date: 01-12-2017
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Implementation Science / Issue 1/2017
Electronic ISSN: 1748-5908
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13012-017-0546-3

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