The Implementation Science Conference took place from June 3 to June 5, 2026, on the University of Limerick campus in Ireland. We are pleased that six of our colleagues represented the ISA research network on-site and were able to present seven of our research projects:
- Natalie Hoffmann presented a study on the standardized national medication plan (BMP). The focus is on why its implementation has not yet succeeded and why it is so rarely used in everyday clinical practice.
- A scoping review presented by Denise Walther will investigate the extent to which interventions for the treatment of swallowing disorders (dysphagia) have been implemented based on theory.
- Mary Ouma is working on implementation strategies to reduce bias during triage in the emergency department. This involves not only raising awareness of bias but also developing and implementing measures that promote fairer clinical decision-making.
- In addition, Jasmin Kizilirmak presented an ongoing study on the status of delirium screening implementation in emergency departments, which is crucial for reducing the risk of death from undetected delirium. She also presented a joint project on the current use of electronic patient-reported outcome measures (ePROMs) in Saxony-Anhalt, which help to improve patient-centered care.
- Martin Wegener presented initial results and the planned overall approach for the development and validation of the Readiness for Implementation Scale (RIS). The goal of the instrument is to measure implementation readiness and map the current stage of the process.
The current status and initial practical progress of the psychosomatic teleconsultation service project were presented by Helena Haverkate in a poster session. The project aims to improve psychosomatic care in underserved areas.
Furthermore, the conference provided our colleagues with valuable insights into other exciting projects and innovative methods in the field of implementation research. Formats such as workshops, think tanks, and lectures offered numerous opportunities for international exchange, networking, and broadening perspectives. Many of the new insights gained, not least from the keynotes by Prof. Geoffrey Curran and Prof. Carl May, will significantly enrich the work on our own ISA projects.
Once again, it became clear that exchanging ideas with researchers from all over the world is essential for international networking and interdisciplinary collaboration in order to enable lasting changes in healthcare practice. True to the conference motto: “Making it work!”
The Implementation Science Conference took place from June 3 to June 5, 2026, on the University of Limerick campus in Ireland. We are pleased that six of our colleagues represented the ISA research network on-site and were able to present seven of our research projects:
- Natalie Hoffmann presented a study on the standardized national medication plan (BMP). The focus is on why its implementation has not yet succeeded and why it is so rarely used in everyday clinical practice.
- A scoping review presented by Denise Walther will investigate the extent to which interventions for the treatment of swallowing disorders (dysphagia) have been implemented based on theory.
- Mary Ouma is working on implementation strategies to reduce bias during triage in the emergency department. This involves not only raising awareness of bias but also developing and implementing measures that promote fairer clinical decision-making.
- In addition, Jasmin Kizilirmak presented an ongoing study on the status of delirium screening implementation in emergency departments, which is crucial for reducing the risk of death from undetected delirium. She also presented a joint project on the current use of electronic patient-reported outcome measures (ePROMs) in Saxony-Anhalt, which help to improve patient-centered care.
- Martin Wegener presented initial results and the planned overall approach for the development and validation of the Readiness for Implementation Scale (RIS). The goal of the instrument is to measure implementation readiness and map the current stage of the process.
The current status and initial practical progress of the psychosomatic teleconsultation service project were presented by Helena Haverkate in a poster session. The project aims to improve psychosomatic care in underserved areas.
Furthermore, the conference provided our colleagues with valuable insights into other exciting projects and innovative methods in the field of implementation research. Formats such as workshops, think tanks, and lectures offered numerous opportunities for international exchange, networking, and broadening perspectives. Many of the new insights gained, not least from the keynotes by Prof. Geoffrey Curran and Prof. Carl May, will significantly enrich the work on our own ISA projects.
Once again, it became clear that exchanging ideas with researchers from all over the world is essential for international networking and interdisciplinary collaboration in order to enable lasting changes in healthcare practice. True to the conference motto: “Making it work!”
The Implementation Science Conference took place from June 3 to June 5, 2026, on the University of Limerick campus in Ireland. We are pleased that six of our colleagues represented the ISA research network on-site and were able to present seven of our research projects:
- Natalie Hoffmann presented a study on the standardized national medication plan (BMP). The focus is on why its implementation has not yet succeeded and why it is so rarely used in everyday clinical practice.
- A scoping review presented by Denise Walther will investigate the extent to which interventions for the treatment of swallowing disorders (dysphagia) have been implemented based on theory.
- Mary Ouma is working on implementation strategies to reduce bias during triage in the emergency department. This involves not only raising awareness of bias but also developing and implementing measures that promote fairer clinical decision-making.
- In addition, Jasmin Kizilirmak presented an ongoing study on the status of delirium screening implementation in emergency departments, which is crucial for reducing the risk of death from undetected delirium. She also presented a joint project on the current use of electronic patient-reported outcome measures (ePROMs) in Saxony-Anhalt, which help to improve patient-centered care.
- Martin Wegener presented initial results and the planned overall approach for the development and validation of the Readiness for Implementation Scale (RIS). The goal of the instrument is to measure implementation readiness and map the current stage of the process.
The current status and initial practical progress of the psychosomatic teleconsultation service project were presented by Helena Haverkate in a poster session. The project aims to improve psychosomatic care in underserved areas.
Furthermore, the conference provided our colleagues with valuable insights into other exciting projects and innovative methods in the field of implementation research. Formats such as workshops, think tanks, and lectures offered numerous opportunities for international exchange, networking, and broadening perspectives. Many of the new insights gained, not least from the keynotes by Prof. Geoffrey Curran and Prof. Carl May, will significantly enrich the work on our own ISA projects.
Once again, it became clear that exchanging ideas with researchers from all over the world is essential for international networking and interdisciplinary collaboration in order to enable lasting changes in healthcare practice. True to the conference motto: “Making it work!”
The Implementation Science Conference took place from June 3 to June 5, 2026, on the University of Limerick campus in Ireland. We are pleased that six of our colleagues represented the ISA research network on-site and were able to present seven of our research projects:
- Natalie Hoffmann presented a study on the standardized national medication plan (BMP). The focus is on why its implementation has not yet succeeded and why it is so rarely used in everyday clinical practice.
- A scoping review presented by Denise Walther will investigate the extent to which interventions for the treatment of swallowing disorders (dysphagia) have been implemented based on theory.
- Mary Ouma is working on implementation strategies to reduce bias during triage in the emergency department. This involves not only raising awareness of bias but also developing and implementing measures that promote fairer clinical decision-making.
- In addition, Jasmin Kizilirmak presented an ongoing study on the status of delirium screening implementation in emergency departments, which is crucial for reducing the risk of death from undetected delirium. She also presented a joint project on the current use of electronic patient-reported outcome measures (ePROMs) in Saxony-Anhalt, which help to improve patient-centered care.
- Martin Wegener presented initial results and the planned overall approach for the development and validation of the Readiness for Implementation Scale (RIS). The goal of the instrument is to measure implementation readiness and map the current stage of the process.
The current status and initial practical progress of the psychosomatic teleconsultation service project were presented by Helena Haverkate in a poster session. The project aims to improve psychosomatic care in underserved areas.
Furthermore, the conference provided our colleagues with valuable insights into other exciting projects and innovative methods in the field of implementation research. Formats such as workshops, think tanks, and lectures offered numerous opportunities for international exchange, networking, and broadening perspectives. Many of the new insights gained, not least from the keynotes by Prof. Geoffrey Curran and Prof. Carl May, will significantly enrich the work on our own ISA projects.
Once again, it became clear that exchanging ideas with researchers from all over the world is essential for international networking and interdisciplinary collaboration in order to enable lasting changes in healthcare practice. True to the conference motto: “Making it work!”
