Table 2 Descriptive and analytic themes

Descriptive Themes

Intervention Development

Intervention Implementation

Intervention Evaluation

Understanding local barriers and facilitators to participation

X

Identifying and using a theoretical model to operationalise intervention strategies

X

Using participatory or collaborative approaches

X

X

Conducting a pilot study within the target organisation

X

X

Developing and implementing an action plan incorporating key intervention characteristics

X

X

Embedding the intervention within local policy strategies or high-level management

X

Conducting a comprehensive process evaluation

X

Conducting an outcome evaluation involving a range of measures

X

Taking into account the “real-world” context

X

X

X