Table 1 Proposed criteria for rating dissemination and implementation measures for scientific soundness and practicality
From: Advancing the application, quality and harmonization of implementation science measures
GOLD STANDARD MEASURE RATING CRITERIA - For Primary Research Focus | PRACTICAL MEASURE RATING CRITERIA - For Real World Application1 |
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Reliable: Especially test-retest (less emphasis on internal consistency) | Feasible* Brief (generally 2 to 5 items or less); easy to administer/score/interpret |
Valid: Construct validity, criterion validity, performed well in multiple studies | Important to Practitioners and Stakeholders* Relevant to health issues that are prevalent, costly, challenging; helpful for decision makers or practice |
Broadly Applicable: Available in English and Spanish, validated in different cultures and contexts; norms available; no large literacy issues | Actionable: Based on information, realistic actions can be taken, e.g., immediate discussion, referral to evidence-based on-line or community resources |
Sensitive to Change* (if applicable) Longitudinal use, for performance tracking over time | User Friendly: Patient interpretability; face valid; meaningful to clinicians, public health officials, and policy makers |
Public Health Relevance: Related to Healthy People 2020 goals, key IOM objectives or national priorities | Low Cost*: Publicly available or very low cost to use, administer, score, and interpret |
Enhances Patient Engagement: Having this information is likely to further patient engagement | |
Do No Harm: Can likely be collected without interfering with relationships, putting respondents at risk, or creating unintended negative consequences |