Dr. Anna R Gagliardi, PhD, is a health services researcher who specializes in implementation science, the study of methods that promote the use of research evidence in healthcare decision-making, to improve health services and health. She employs content analysis, qualitative, consensus, synthesis and multiple-/mixed-methods research techniques. Her research focuses on implementing: high-quality care for diverse women across the lifespan; patient and family engagement in healthcare planning and improvement; and clinical guidelines.