Internal coherence and completeness of framework | |
Coherence | Is the framework internally coherent and consistent? Are the definitions clear? |
Completeness | Is the framework comprehensive? |
Theory advancement and development | |
Theory | To what extent does the framework facilitate the advancement or development of theories? |
Compatibility | To what extent is the framework compatible with other theories, frameworks or models? |
Relationships | To what extent does the framework allow for the assessment and appraisal of relationships between its components? |
Applicability of framework | |
Adaptation and applicability | To what extent can the framework be applied and/or adapted to different interventions? |
Flexibility | To what extent can the framework be applied in systematic reviews and HTAs employing different methods? |
Capability | To what extent does the framework capture complexity? |
User-friendliness of framework | |
Feasibility of application | Can the framework be applied easily? |