Table 3

Supporting the Use of Research Evidence (SURE) framework

DomainsFactors affecting implementation
Recipients of careKnowledge and skills.
Attitudes regarding programme acceptability, appropriateness and credibility.
Motivation to change or adopt new behaviour.
Providers of careKnowledge and skills.
Attitudes regarding programme acceptability, appropriateness and credibility.
Motivation to change or adopt new behaviour.
Other stakeholdersKnowledge and skills.
Attitudes regarding programme acceptability, appropriateness and credibility.
Motivation to change or adopt new behaviour.
Health system constraintsAccessibility of care; financial; human resources; educational system; clinical supervision; internal communication; external communication; allocation of authority; accountability; management and or leadership; information systems; facilities.
Patient flow processes; procurement and distribution systems; incentives; bureaucracy; relationship with norms and standards.
Social and political constraintsIdeology; short-term thinking; contracts; legislation or regulations; donor policies; influential people; corruption.