How to Leverage Implementation Science to Achieve Equity in Nephrology Care Delivery

There are several evidence-based practices within nephrology that have the potential to meaningfully improve patient outcomes and mitigate disparities. However, these practices are inconsistently implemented in routine care, contributing to low-quality care, persistent health disparities, and high healthcare costs. To address these care gaps quickly, nephrology would benefit from leveraging implementation science: a multidisciplinary field that seeks to close the gap between evidence and practice by examining the optimal approach to help individuals, groups, organizations, and communities implement evidence-based interventions in real-world settings.