Table 2 Implementation constructs
CFIR domain | Implementation construct | Operationalized definition |
|---|---|---|
Intervention characteristic | Complexity | The complexity (in terms of time, steps, or difficulty) of the intervention itself |
Adaptability | The ability, or lack thereof, to adapt the intervention to the specific clinic context | |
Relative advantage | Improvements or worsening by the intervention, compared to currently existing programs, or having nothing in place of the intervention | |
Evidence | Stakeholders’ perceptions of the quality and validity of evidence supporting the belief that the innovation will have desired outcomes | |
Outer setting | Patient needs and resources | The extent to which the intervention addressed or accounted for patient needs and limited resources |
Inner setting | Available resources | The presence or absence of resources specific to the intervention |
Compatibility | The level of compatibility the intervention had with work processes and organizational values |