The Longitudinal Implementation Strategy Tracking System (LISTS): Lessons learned from applying the method and new online tool

JD Smith, PhD
University of Utah

James Merle, PhD
University of Utah

ABSTRACT:
Documenting and tracking the dynamic changes to implementation strategies over time is crucial for advancing implementation science. Several methods for tracking strategies have been proposed recently, underscoring the importance of continued development of methods to accurately assess and monitor which strategies are used, and how and why they change over time. Continued methodologic work is needed to test and optimize a methodology and a data capture interface that balances rigor, feasibility, and usability. The novel Longitudinal Implementation Strategy Tracking System (LISTS) method was developed to address the limitations of the existing methods to advance the science of strategy tracking toward greater transparency and use of common data elements. Drs. Smith and Merle will provide an overview of the LISTS method and its use and lessons learned from use of the method in several implementation trials, followed by a demonstration of a freely-accessible online tool.