Table 1 Frequency of frameworks used in the dissemination studies from our sample (N = 89)

Diffusion of Innovations^a

10

Knowledge to Action Framework

4

RE-AIM^b

3

Dobbins’ Framework for the Dissemination and Utilization of Research for Health-Care Policy and Practice^c

2

Kingdon’s Multiple Streams Framework^a

2

Interactive Systems Framework^b

2

Network Theory

2

Affective Reactions Model

1

COM-B Model

1

Conceptual Framework for Research Knowledge Transfer and Utilization^a

1

Edquist’s Model of Process and Product Innovation

1

Experimental Social Innovation and Dissemination

1

Information Processing Model

1

Institutional Theory

1

Interaction Model of Knowledge Translation

1

Kumagai’s Conceptual Framework for the Use of Illness Narratives in Medical Education

1

Medical Research Councils’ Theory of Change

1

Miller’s Framework for Clinical Assessment

1

Physical Activity Policy Research Framework

1

Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services (PARIHS)^d

1

SPIRIT Action Framework

1

Systematic Review of Dissemination Planning Frameworks and Strategies

1

Technology Acceptance Model

1

Thacker’s Framework for Environmental Health Surveillance

1

Theory of Middle Managers’ Roles in Healthcare EBP Implementation

1

Theory of Planned Behavior

1

Weingarden’s Stages of Implementation Model

1

No specified theory, model, or framework

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