Geng, Elvin H.Peiris, DavidKruk, Margaret2017-06-152017Geng, Elvin H., David Peiris, and Margaret E. Kruk. 2017. “Implementation science: Relevance in the real world without sacrificing rigor.” PLoS Medicine 14 (4): e1002288. doi:10.1371/journal.pmed.1002288. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1002288.http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:33029948Three members of PLOS Medicine's editorial board who are leading researchers in implementation science define the characteristics of high-quality studies and invite their submission to the journal.en-USMedicine and Health SciencesHealth CareHealth Services ResearchClinical Research DesignComparative Effectiveness ResearchBiology and Life SciencesBehaviorObservational StudiesPublic and Occupational HealthGlobal HealthBehavioral and Social Aspects of HealthScience PolicyImplementation science: Relevance in the real world without sacrificing rigorOther2017-06-1510.1371/journal.pmed.1002288