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. 2018 Mar 23;13:49. doi: 10.1186/s13012-018-0742-9

Table 1.

Sample agents and contextual factors

Domain Model-relevant construct Sample elements Sources
Agent (individual) Attitudes - Appeal of evidence-based practices
- Openness to innovation
Aarons et al. [97]
Skills - Use economic evaluation in the decision-making process
- Adapt programs for different communities and settings
Gibbert et al. [31]
Jacob et al. [56]
Barriers - Lack of knowledge of EBDM
- General resistance to changing old practices
Maylahn et al. [98]
Jacobs et al. [57]
Agent (organizational) Resources - Program funding
- Expertise of available staff
Erwin et al. [99]
Brownson et al. [52]
Leadership/management support - Agency leadership values EBDM
- Management practices of direct supervisor
Brownson et al. [18]
Jacob et al. [56]
Barriers - Lack of incentives in the agency for EBDM
- Organizational culture does not support EBDM
Jacobs et al. [57]
Gibbert et al. [31]
Contextual (external) Partnerships - Maintains a diverse set of partners
- Compatible processes between partners
Brownson et al. [18]
Massatti et al. [32]
Policy support - Supportive state legislature
- Supportive governor
Brownson et al. [52]