Table 1 Framework for context constructs

professional influences

formal or informal norms, rules, policies or standards guiding the professionalization of individuals involved in the implementation

political support

extent of backing from public officials or special interest groups

social climate

beliefs, values, customs and practices of the larger community and / or system within which the intervention is embedded

local infrastructure

physical, technical, service, and training structure or resources existing in the community or larger system in which the intervention is embedded

policy and legal climate

formal national, state, community, or system regulations (rules, policies, laws) impacting the intervention

relational climate

degree and / or quality of relationships with external entities (e.g. referral sources, partner organizations, regulation agencies, etc.) not involved in implementation but key to successful intervention delivery

target population

characteristics associated with individuals the intervention is designed to impact including population needs, culture, beliefs, preferences, locatability, ability to access, and motivation to engage

funding and economic climate

the character of the national, regional, or local economy and availability of funding as related to the intervention