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. 2018 Dec 27;2(1):e000392. doi: 10.1136/bmjpo-2018-000392

Table 3.

Definition of implementation outcomes40

Implementation outcome Definition
Acceptability Perception among stakeholders that the new intervention is agreeable
Adoption Intention to apply new intervention
Appropriateness Perceived relevance of the intervention for the setting and problem
Feasibility Extent to which an intervention can be applied
Fidelity The proportion of management protocol components completed as intended
Coverage The proportion of eligible patients who actually receive the intervention
Cost Costs of the intervention, including the delivery strategy
Sustainability Extent to which a new intervention becomes routinely available/is maintained postintroduction