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Table 2 CFIR domains and constructs reported

From: Planning and implementing community-based drug checking services in Scotland: a qualitative exploration using the consolidated framework for implementation research

Domain

Constructs reported

Construct focus

Construct status

Domain 1: Intervention characteristics

Intervention characteristics can be defined as ‘related to characteristics of the intervention being implemented’ [41] (p.3).

1b: Adaptability

Elements which participants felt were essential for any DCS in Scotland, and those which they felt could be adapted to local need.

Existing CFIR construct

Domain 2: Inner setting

Inner Setting’ can be defined as ‘the features of the structural, political, and cultural contexts through which the implementation process will proceed’ [41] (p.7).

2a: Available resources

2b: Networks and communication

Existing resources which could be leveraged to reduce the cost of implementation.

The ways in which DCS could both leverage and improve existing communication networks to maximise the reach and public health impact of drug checking trend information and early warnings/alerts.

Existing CFIR construct

Existing CFIR construct

Domain 3: Outer setting

Outer setting can be defined as the ‘economic, political and social context within which an organisation resides’ [41] (p.7).

3a: Concerns over policing and criminalisation of people who use drugs

3b: Public and community attitudes

The concerns of participants with experience of drug use regarding the potential for being charged or subjected to surveillance when accessing DCS.

Potential attitudes of both the wider public and those living in the vicinity of DCS.

Inductive/adapted construct

Inductive/adapted construct

Domain 4: Individuals

The domain ‘individuals’ relates to ‘the individuals involved with the intervention and/or implementation process’ [41] (p.9).

4a: Stage of change

4b: Staff skills, knowledge, and values

Indicators of demand for DCS amongst people who use drugs, and of staff willingness to be involved in implementing, delivering, and supporting such services.

The skills, knowledge, and values required by DCS staff.

Existing CFIR construct

Inductive/adapted construct

Domain 5: Process

Damschroder et al., describe the implementation process as one requiring ‘active change’ in an organisation or system to ensure that the intervention is implemented and operated as intended [41] (p.10).

5a: Involving key stakeholders in planning and consultation

5b: Reflecting and evaluating

The stakeholders who should be involved in the early dialogue and planning around DCS.

Piloting DCS and the need to evaluate services.

Inductive/adapted construct

Existing CFIR construct