A Scoping Review of Implementation Science in Planning and Delivering Tobacco Control Interventions in the United States from 2000 to 2020: Frameworks, Intervention Characteristics, and Health Equity Considerations

This scoping review provides an overview of implementation science contributions during two decades of tobacco control research. We identified limited use of implementation science frameworks and insufficient information about implementation strategies, whereas attention to context and perspectives of key participants were reported more frequently. Greater integration of implementation science tools and attention to health equity in tobacco control research could enhance the effectiveness of tobacco control interventions and reduce health disparities. Clarifying details of intervention components and strategies could improve the ability to replicate studies and lead to significant improvements in tobacco control outcomes and the field of implementation science.