Promoting the Use of the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR)

The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) is used frequently in implementation research. This framework assesses both potential barriers and facilitators to implementing an intervention successfully. The evaluation of projects focuses on intervention characteristics, outer setting such as peer pressure and patient needs, inner setting such as culture and implementation climate, individual characteristics, and process. The process of CFIR follows a cycle constructed of planning, engaging, executing, and reflecting with evaluation.  CFIR is applied to an implementation depending on the kind of evaluation. We see CFIR used in implementation research when we develop data collection guides and interpret/report our findings. When used correctly, this framework can guide the formation of a research project and help it excel.

The article A systematic review of the use of the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research examines peer-reviewed articles that use the CFIR framework in a meaningful way. The article provides specific recommendations for applying the CFIR constructs, implementing the framework during the implementation process, and understanding how to use CFIR depending on the phase of the research. 

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Click here to learn more about the CFIR framework.