Table 1.

Definitions of dimensions of the COACH tool

Dimension	Definition
Organizational resources	The availability of resources that allow an organization (unit) to adapt successfully to internal and external pressures
Community engagement	The mutual communication, deliberation, and activities that occur between community members and an organization (unit)
Monitoring services for action	The process of using locally derived data to assess performance and plan how to improve outcomes in an organization (unit)
Sources of knowledge	The availability and use of sources of knowledge in an organization (unit) to facilitate best practice
Commitment to work	The individual's identification with and involvement in a particular organization (unit)
Work culture	The way ‘we do things’ in an organization (unit), reflecting a supportive work culture
Leadership	The actions of a formal leader in an organization (unit) to influence change and excellence in practice achieved through clarity and engagement
Informal payment	Payments or benefits given to individual(s) in an organization (unit), which are made outside the officially accepted arrangements, to acquire an advantage or service

COACH, Context Assessment for Community Health.