Background: Implementation science focuses on the study and application of methods and strategies to facilitate the systematic adoption of evidence-based interventions and programs that enhance cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship outcomes. Despite concerted efforts by African governments, international organizations and private sectors to mitigate the cancer burden, significant challenges persist in delivering effective and equitable cancer care across the continuum. The study assessed the needs of researchers and clinicians in Africa engaged in implementation and dissemination science.

Methods: Data were gathered to explore gaps in collaboration, mentorship and funding while also examining the barriers and enablers to building implementation science capacity.

Results: The findings revealed a growing interest in implementation science among African clinicians and researchers. However, significant challenges were identified, including difficulties in finding collaborators, limited access to mentors and inadequate funding opportunities. These gaps have hindered the ability of professionals to address the escalating cancer burden effectively.

Conclusion: The study concluded that substantial gaps in implementation science capacity exist in Africa, which must be addressed to improve cancer care outcomes. Strengthening capacity in this field is critical to equipping researchers and clinicians to manage the rising cancer burden.

Recommendations: The study recommends a multifaceted approach to building implementation science capacity in Africa. Key strategies include mentorship programs, targeted training, increased stakeholder involvement and the establishment of sustainable funding mechanisms to support research and practice in this area.

Keywords: Africa; capacity building; implementation practice; implementation science; research.

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背景： 实施科学专注于研究和应用方法及策略，以促进基于证据的干预措施和项目的系统采纳，这些项目旨在提升癌症预防、检测、诊断、治疗和生存质量的结果。尽管非洲政府、国际组织和私营部门在减轻癌症负担方面做出了巨大努力，但在整个医疗过程中提供有效且公平的癌症护理仍然面临重大挑战。该研究评估了从事实施与传播科学工作的非洲研究人员和临床医生的需求。

方法： 收集数据以探讨合作、导师指导及资金方面的不足，并考察建立实施科学能力的障碍与促进因素。

结果： 研究发现，非洲临床医生和研究人员对实施科学的兴趣日益增长。然而，也发现了许多挑战，包括难以找到合作伙伴、缺乏导师资源以及资金机会有限等问题。这些缺口阻碍了专业人员有效应对日益加重的癌症负担的能力。

结论： 研究得出结论，在非洲地区存在显著的实施科学能力缺口，必须加以解决以改善癌症护理结果。加强该领域的能力建设对于研究人员和临床医生管理不断上升的癌症负担至关重要。

建议： 研究提出了一种多方面的方法来在非洲建立实施科学的能力。关键策略包括导师计划、定向培训、增加利益相关者的参与以及设立可持续的资金机制，以支持该领域的研究和实践。

关键词： 非洲；能力建设；实施实践；实施科学；研究。