Table 1 Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria | |
|---|---|
Criterion | Definition |
Framework | Study describing or introducing a framework representing key stages, factors, concepts or variables that explain or influence the implementation and/or evaluation of programs/interventions. |
Scope: | Study/paper complied with one of the following definitions of implementation and evaluation frameworks: |
Process model | Specifying steps (stages, phases) in translating research into practice, including the implementation and use of research. Process models aim to describe and/or guide the process of translating research into practice. Included action models is a process model that provides practical guidance in planning and executing implementation endeavours and/or strategies to facilitate implementation. |
Determinant framework | Specifying (also known as classes or domains) of determinants and individual determinants, which act as barriers and enablers (independent variables) that influence implementation outcomes (dependent variables). Frameworks that aim to understand and/or explain influences on implementation outcomes. |
Evaluation framework | Specifying aspects of implementation that could be evaluated to determine implementation success. This can include programme, outcome and/or process evaluation frameworks. |
Generalizability | Relevant to public health in its broadest sense and/or designed for all public health interventions. Studies do not have to be specifically designed for co-creation. |
If applied to a specific healthcare setting, introducing a general framework designed for all types of interventions. | |
Intervention | Intending interventions as actions that aim for a change in practice within public health [61]. |
Publication date | Studies that were conducted between 1998 and 2022. |
Excluded criteria | |
 Generalizability | If introducing frameworks designed especially for a specific type and/or setting of an intervention. If presenting a protocol of a framework. |
If focus was on organizational context. | |
If referring to a quality improvement framework. | |
If referring to the training of students/practitioners during implementation. | |
 Focus | If focussed only on a specific domain, factor or strategy. |