Table 3.
Summary of feasibility study findings based on TELOS framework from the three geographical contexts
| Components | Specific inquiries considered | India | Ethiopia | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and systems feasibility | Do stakeholders have the expertise needed for DIPH?How ready is the health system in terms of technology? | +++ | + | − |
| Economic feasibility | Do the resources needed for the DIPH exist? | +++ | ± | ± |
| Legal and political feasibility | Are the rules and regulations necessary for stakeholders to support the DIPH in place?Does the political will exist to support the DIPH? | ++ | ++ | ± |
| Operational feasibility | Do existing health system procedures and protocols support the DIPH? | ++ | + | + |
| Schedule feasibility | Are the prerequisites needed in place prior to executing the DIPH? | ++ | ++ | ± |
+++, sufficient; ++, basic minimum; +, limited; ±, negligible; −, nil.