Using the Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, and Sustainment (EPIS) Framework to Advance the Science and Practice of Healthy Food Retail

Authors

Bailey Houghtaling, Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition
Sarah Misyak, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Elena Serrano, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Rachael D. Dombrowski, California State University San Marcos
Denise Holston, LSU Agricultural Center
Chelsea R. Singleton, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Samantha M. Harden, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-1-2023

Abstract

Although healthy food retail strategies are widely used, there appears to be a limited understanding of the processes and determinants for successful adoption, implementation, and sustainment. To fill this gap, we recommend the Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, and Sustainment (EPIS) framework to be used to advance the science and practice of healthy food retail. In this perspective, we: (1) introduce EPIS and describe why it was chosen as a recommended implementation science framework for healthy food retail, (2) highlight healthy food retail evidence supporting EPIS, and (3) discuss research and practice needs moving forward.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior

First Page

245

Last Page

251

Recommended Citation

Houghtaling, B., Misyak, S., Serrano, E., Dombrowski, R., Holston, D., Singleton, C., & Harden, S. (2023). Using the Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, and Sustainment (EPIS) Framework to Advance the Science and Practice of Healthy Food Retail. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 55 (3), 245-251. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2022.10.002