There are a variety of clinical practices and effective community interventions that can improve cancer outcomes in Latino populations; however, these programs are not sufficiently implemented in practice. Furthermore, although there are existing platforms for the dissemination of evidence-based interventions, they are primarily used by researchers. The goal of implementation science is to bridge this gap between research and practice by understanding methods to promote the adoption and integration of evidence into a variety of settings where people are seeking care, including clinical, public health, and community settings. Implementation science hinges on understanding the multilevel context in which implementation occurs and engages stakeholders to ensure that strategies address the critical barriers; are feasible, acceptable, and appropriate; and are likely to be integrated, sustained, and scaled. By advancing implementation science and concentrating on the how in addition to the what, we can ensure that cancer discoveries are able to most effectively reduce the burden of cancer for Latinos.
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