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 |