Table 3 Items which did not achieve consensus

Title and abstract

The title (or abstract if word count of title precludes) should include a description of the methodology (e.g. phase IV implementation study, cluster randomised implementation trial, interrupted time series, before and after, stepped wedge study).

79%

Introduction

Include a description of the wider health care/policy/commercial context.

58%

Describe any pilot implementation work and the conclusions from that work.

63%

Methods (the new service)

What is the relation of components of the intervention to the rationale for the new service design and/or theory underpinning implementation discussed above?

30%

Define role of the researchers in design and implementation.

79%

Methods (population)

If applicable, describe any consent required (which should be to the new service and not to research).

53%

Describe recruitment of any sub-groups recruited for additional research tasks (e.g. questionnaire completion, physiological measures, detailed record analysis).

47%

Results (population)

Report details of any subgroups recruited to specific research tasks (e.g. questionnaire completion, physiological testing) as opposed to the clinical service. Compare characteristics of any sub-groups to the whole eligible population.

74%

Discussion (population)

Include a structured abstract (for example including summary of findings, strengths and limitations, comparison with other studies, conclusions and implications).

58%

Reflect on the processes of implementing the service, barriers or facilitators and lessons learned.

79%

How did the setting enable or hinder the implementation of the new service?

79%

How was the new service was implemented highlighting (if relevant) variations between sites and over time and the impact on treatment outcomes and unintended consequences?

74%