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Table 1 Purpose by TMFs category

From: A scoping review of implementation science theories, models, and frameworks — an appraisal of purpose, characteristics, usability, applicability, and testability

Purpose, n (%)

TMFs category

 

Determinant framework

Evaluation framework

Strategy framework

Measurement framework

Process model

Enhance conceptual clarity

4 (6)

2 (7)

6 (19)

0 (0)

0 (0)

Frame evaluation

1 (2)

17 (63)

0 (0)

1 (20)

2 (6)

Guide design or selection of IS strategies

3 (5)

1 (4)

16 (52)

0 (0)

2 (6)

Guide implementation planning

2 (3)

1 (4)

4 (13)

0 (0)

12 (33)

Identify barriers and facilitators

52 (81)

3 (11)

0 (0)

2 (40)

1 (3)

Inform data analysis

1 (2)

0 (0)

0 (0)

2 (40)

0 (0)

Inform data collection

0 (0)

2 (7)

0 (0)

0 (0)

0 (0)

Specify process of implementation

0 (0)

0 (0)

2 (6)

0 (0)

19 (53)

Specify relationship between constructs

Total

1 (2)

64 (100)

1 (4)

27 (100)

3 (10)

31 (100)

0 (0)

5 (100)

0 (0)

36 (100)