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Tracy Finch

@tracyfinch.bsky.social

Implementation science, normalisation process theory, applied health and social care research, qualitative process evaluation. Professor at Northumbria University UK. Trying to make imp sci more practical.

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🧠 Pre-conference highlight at IMPACT 
Rethinking Theorizing in Implementation ScienceΒ 
A full-day symposium with leading international expertsΒ 
πŸ“… Feb 11, 10:00–16:00 | ZurichΒ 
πŸ“Œhttps://lnkd.in/eKmwkTZ8Β 
#Impsci @laurenclack.bsky.socialΒ @romankislov.bsky.socialΒ @tracyfinch.bsky.social

05.01.2026 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How can theory advance implementation science? Join the discussion at the Rethinking Theorizing in Implementation Science Symposium!
πŸ“… 11 February 2026
πŸ•™ 10:00–16:00
πŸ“ @uzh-ch.bsky.social
πŸ”— Learn more and register: www.ifis.uzh.ch/en/theorizin... @romankislov.bsky.social @tracyfinch.bsky.social

13.11.2025 07:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Translational framework for implementation evaluation and research: implementation strategies derived from normalization process theory - Implementation Science Background Implementation strategies are deliberate systematic actions used to support the uptake of innovations in health and social care. While widely used taxonomies such as ERIC and EPOC have emer...

Translational framework for implementation evaluation and research: implementation strategies derived from normalization process theory #impsci

implementationscience.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

28.07.2025 09:44 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 4

New implementation strategy taxonomy, grounded in Normalization Process Theory - terrific work led by @carlrmay.bsky.social and band - I enjoyed and am proud of having played second fiddle πŸ™ƒ #ImpSci #NPT

28.07.2025 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Massive congratulations Peter! πŸ‘πŸΌπŸŽ‰πŸ˜Š

16.07.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I am very happy to share that I have been promoted to full research Professor at @northumbriauni.bsky.social in Public Health & Knowledge Mobilisation from 1 September 😊 I believe that research is a deeply collaborative effort with many partners, including those outside of academia; therefore I 1/3

10.07.2025 20:14 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0
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Many congratulations to Leah Buhrmann for passing her Viva today with minor corrections. πŸ₯³ And many thanks to the always excellent examiners @annetteboaz.bsky.social and Leah Avery. @sebastianpotthoff.bsky.social @tracyfinch.bsky.social @northumbriauni.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social

01.07.2025 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Nice to hear Zoe present this work on measures, and hope you all enjoyed Newcastle!

11.06.2025 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have you seen the updated @theeef.bluesky.social A School's Guide to Implementation?

The guidance helps educators select, and embed, evidence-informed approaches in line with their vision for improvement.
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

10.06.2025 17:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fern Harvey’s fab poster presentation of her systematic review on process evaluations for complex intervention trials. Better reporting of context, mechanisms of action and fidelity would enable greater learning about successful interventions #ImpSci #EIE2025 @au-primarycareuol.bsky.social

06.06.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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@tracyfinch.bsky.social presents results of a study of the use of NOMAD NPT tool in published studies- concluding the measures are both psychometrically sound and pragmatic. NOMAD has been used in different ways - measuring, describing, predicting and measuring #EIE2025 @carlrmay.bsky.social

06.06.2025 09:23 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Leaving the beautiful North East after a fantastic #EIE2025 conference - thanks to the organisers and fantastic contributors πŸ‘

06.06.2025 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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@harrietkoorts.bsky.social brings insights on the messy business of scaling up #EIE2025

06.06.2025 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great presentation by Hannah Durant about the key features and practices of knowledge mobilisation #EIE2025 #KMb

06.06.2025 15:18 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#EIE2025 is right at home in Newcastle-upon-Tyne UK where building bridges is really a thing. Thanks Leah Buhrmann and @balbers.bsky.social @implementeic.bsky.social

05.06.2025 10:45 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking forward to the 2025 European Implementation Event #EIE2025 and sharing work on the use of #SIC and #COINS in an adaptive implementation trial.

14.04.2025 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#EIE2025 is starting today! The European Implementation Event brings together #implementation enthusiasts from across sectors and disciplines to explore how evidence can inform real-world practice and policy. Many of our #IfIS affiliates are contributing: implementation.eu/eie2025/

04.06.2025 12:42 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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What a treat to see @carlrmay.bsky.social live at the European Implementation conference #EIE2025

05.06.2025 08:39 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@carlrmay.bsky.social gives his keynote speech at #EIE2025.
@circul.bsky.social @implementeic.bsky.social

05.06.2025 08:40 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Importance of Trust in implementation #EIE2025

05.06.2025 08:51 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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The #EIE2025 has officially started! Leah and Bianca welcoming us all to two days of implementation discussion, insights and shared learning. @circul.bsky.social

05.06.2025 08:31 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Second keynote by Anette Boaz at #EIE2025 emphasis that implementation is deeply relational work with adaptive relational implementation strategies having the most impact on policy.

05.06.2025 10:10 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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The Samurai Bear, the superhero of #impsci and a friend of @carlrmay.bsky.social, had a very important message at the #EIE2025: β€œTRUST is the glue that links people, things and their contexts”. @implementeic.bsky.social

05.06.2025 10:28 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

So excited for this! And especially since we are (finally) welcoming everyone to Newcastle for the conference this week! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ

05.06.2025 05:56 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
European Implementation Event 2025 – European Implementation Collaborative

πŸ“’Interested in the #implementation of research findings in routine human service practice? The #EIE2025 brings #impsci enthusiasts worldwide to Newcastle upon Tyne in June 2025! Interactive sessions, exciting keynotes, networking, and much more: implementation.eu/eie2025/

06.02.2025 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Job klaxon!πŸ“£Join the fabulous @nihr-phirst.bsky.social Fusion team as a Knowledge Exchange Broker to lead on our #KMb strategy, while co-producing evaluations with local authorities to impact public health services. Fixed term for 5 years; Apply by 18 June!
work4.northumbria.ac.uk#en/sites/CX_...

28.05.2025 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Closing Friday! Research Associate opportunity (50 months) in Community Wellbeing @northumbriauni.bsky.social focused on developing and implementing approaches to workforce sustainability. Working with Tim Rapley & Innovation & Implementation Research Group. work4.northumbria.ac.uk#en/sites/CX_...

28.05.2025 19:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And if the link for the psychology based position isn’t working try here: work4.northumbria.ac.uk#en/sites/CX_...

27.05.2025 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Fantastic opportunities - across psychology, sports science and health and social care research - to join us in a VC Fellow role @northumbriauni.bsky.social Including working with us in @northumbriaideas.bsky.social National Evaluation Team. Do get in touch for more info or a conversation.

27.05.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@stephmulrine.bsky.social @drmichelleaddison.bsky.social @iainmckinnon.bsky.social @tracyfinch.bsky.social

29.04.2025 11:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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