Table 1.

Priority setting framework (9Ps).

Criteria	Definition
Criteria 1. Prevalence or burden attributable to the proposed problem	Consider the prevalence or attributable burden of the problem and its implications/complications. Is the problem a significant issue for the community, health system and key stakeholders?
Criteria 2: Prevention	Is there potential to prevent the problem, including complications or secondary impacts, in the general population or in a specific vulnerable target cohort?
Criteria 3: Position	Consider the geographical issues around the problem and the location of services/expertise. Are there inequities that can be improved through this initiative? Is there potential to improve health outcomes for the general population and/or regional populations and/or specific vulnerable target cohorts?
Criteria 4: Provision	Does the current approach or system align with evidence-based best practice? Is the current approach designed to deliver the best possible community health outcomes and health care system? Is there a clear gap to address in the area proposed?
Criteria 5: Potential	Is there a strong rationale/evidence base for the potential for improvement in patient outcomes and health system advancement through this initiative?
Criteria 6: Participation	Is a collaborative approach critical to success? Are there clear drivers for stakeholders to engage and collaborate? Are there existing relationships between stakeholders that can be leveraged to drive improvement and change?
Criteria 7: Policy	Does the problem or the potential solution align with current policy directions at a local, state, national or international level?
Criteria 8: Proposed Strategy	Does the proposal align with the purpose of the Health in Preconception, Pregnancy and Postpartum strategic alliance?
Criteria 9: Proposed Transformation	Will addressing this problem or taking this approach collaboratively support the development of an improved health system and health outcomes?