Table 2.
Joanna Briggs institute (JBI) critical appraisal summary of the included studies (n = 15).
| Study | Design | JBI checklist used | Overall appraisal | Main methodological strengths | Main methodological concerns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haughton et al. (21) | Qualitative (In-depth interviews) | JBI Qualitative | Moderate | Clear objectives; appropriate methodology | Limited reflexivity reporting |
| Hoekstra et al. (22) | Longitudinal study | JBI Cohort | Moderate–High | Longitudinal follow-up; clear outcomes | Confounding factors incompletely addressed |
| Marshall et al. (23) | Intervention scale-up analysis | JBI Cross-sectional | Moderate | Detailed adaptation description | No comparison group |
| Fichtner et al. (24) | RCT | JBI RCT | High | Randomization; valid outcomes | Limited long-term maintenance reporting |
| Maher et al. (25) | RCT | JBI RCT | High | Robust analysis | Attrition and sustainability not fully explored |
| Scheffey et al. (26) | Implementation study | JBI Quasi-experimental | Moderate | Strong implementation focus | Effectiveness outcomes limited |
| Hasson et al. (27) | Quasi-mixed methods | JBI Mixed Methods | Moderate | Multi-level implementation analysis | Limited causal inference |
| Lyons et al. (28) | Randomized Pilot Trial | JBI RCT | Moderate–High | Feasibility well reported | Small sample size |
| Hicks et al. (29) | Perspective article | Not formally appraisable | Contextual evidence | Implementation insights | Opinion-based |
| Pynnönen et al. (30) | RCT | JBI RCT | High | Strong theoretical framework | Sustainability not assessed |
| Nettlefold et al. (31) | Cluster RCT | JBI RCT | High | Large-scale assessment | Fidelity variation |
| Tan et al. (32) | Feasibility study | JBI Quasi-experimental | Moderate | Feasibility and safety evaluated | No control group |
| Wong et al. (33) | Pilot evaluation | JBI Quasi-experimental | Moderate | Adherence measured | Small sample size |
| Koorts et al. (15) | Workshop | Not formally appraisable | Contextual evidence | Scale-up insights | Expert opinion |
| Leeman et al. (34) | Multi-phase implementation study | JBI Quasi-experimental | Moderate–High | Comprehensive planning | Limited effectiveness evaluation |