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. 2015 Feb 26;11(2):e1004978. doi: 10.1371/journal.pgen.1004978

Table 1. Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) domains and Lynch Syndrome screening implementation.

Main CFIR Domain Potential Applications for Lynch Syndrome (LS) screening
Intervention characteristics (adaptability and complexity) • Clinical decision support (CDS) for heritable colorectal cancer/LS screening, including potential computerized CDS
Outer setting (external policies and incentives/disincentives) • Federal and state policies
• Role and influence of accountable care organizations
• Professional practice guidelines
• Payer coverage of testing
• External incentives (e.g., rewards for better patient outcomes)
Inner setting (structures and climate) • If computerized CDS, Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software and informatics support, including training for users
• Local institutional policy
• Organizational climate
• Communication patterns and willingness to collaborate across specialties
Characteristics of individuals (knowledge and beliefs about the intervention and role within the organization) • Identification of key stakeholders across disciplines
• Administrator buy-in and leadership
• If an EMR-linked CDS, informatics buy-in and leadership
• Pathologist engagement
• Genetics knowledge of tool users/ordering physicians
• Availability and proximity of personnel with genetics expertise
• Patient input and needs, including advice on follow-through to improve prevention and family uptake outcomes
Process (planning and executing the intervention)
• Support for planning, testing, evaluation, and iterative improvements