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. 2009 Apr;99(Suppl 1):S124–S130. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2007.124263

TABLE 1.

Phases and Activities Defined by the Technology Transfer Model

Phase Activity Examples
Preimplementation Identify need for new intervention Review epidemiological data, client data, or community assessments
Acquire information Acquire intervention packages, talk with staff from other agencies or with behavioral scientists
Assess fit Consider feasibility, fit with organization, or linkages to other services
Prepare organization and staff Build organizational support, tailor the intervention, provide staff training
Implementation Secure technical assistance for implementation Seek assistance for intervention adaptation from scientists, funders, or technical assistance providers
Conduct process evaluation Monitor whether intervention was delivered as planned, track services delivered to clients
Maintenance and evolution Support staff for continued implementation Provide booster training, seek technical assistance to identify needed improvements
Support organization change Integrate the intervention into organizational operations, seek continuation funding
Conduct process through outcome evaluation Review costs to the organization, outcomes of the intervention, benefits of using the intervention

Note. This table was adapted from Kraft et al.17