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. 2022 Jan 27;17:10. doi: 10.1186/s13012-021-01171-7

Table 5.

Definition, frameworks and commonly measured constructs in systematic reviews on scalability of healthcare interventions (n = 11)

Frameworks (used in N = 4 reviews) N (%)

• WHO/ExpandNet. Scaling-up framework

Scaling up consists of five elements: the innovation, resource team, user organisation, broader environment and the scaling strategy

1 (25)

• Milat et al., (2020) [82]. Intervention scalability assessment tool (ISAT)

Assessment of scalability includes five domains: the problem, the intervention, strategic/political context, evidence of effectiveness, intervention costs and benefits, fidelity and adaptation, reach and acceptability, delivery setting and workforce, implementation infrastructure and sustainability.

1 (25)

• Bradley et al., (2012) [83]. The AIDED model

Scalability consists of five interrelated components: the landscape, innovation to fit user receptivity, support, engagement of user groups and effort for spreading innovation.

1 (25)
• Greenhalgh et al., (2017) [84]. NASSS Framework 1 (25)
Commonly measured components
• Adaptation 2 (18)
• Resources 4 (36)
• Partnerships/collaborations 1 (9)
• Organisation/community/sociocultural factors 5 (45)
• Cost-benefit/economic feasibility 2 (18)