Table 2 Research translation decision criteria identified through the literature review

1

The intervention has an adequate evidence base (efficacy, effectiveness, or implementation studies suggest that meaningful public health effects will result from translating the intervention into widespread use). ^aK2A

(n = 20) [22, 37,38,39,40,41, 47, 49, 51, 56, 58,59,60, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 73, 74]

2

The intervention addresses a high-priority public health issue. ^aK2A

(n = 2) [22, 59]

3

The intervention meets the needs of constituents. ^aK2A

(n = 12) [21, 42, 44, 51,52,53, 56, 58, 60, 62, 65, 74]

4

The intervention is comparable to or exceeds other available interventions. ^aK2A

(n = 5) [25, 41, 47, 51, 73]

5

There is broad support and/or buy-in to translate the intervention into practice. ^aK2A

(n = 25) [21, 25, 33, 39, 40, 42, 44, 46, 47, 49, 51, 54, 57,58,59, 64, 66,67,68,69, 72,73,74,75,76]

6

There are supporting structures in place (or can be put in place) to support the implementation of the intervention (i.e., resources, training, technical assistance). ^aK2A

(n = 26) [13, 14, 20,21,22, 25, 33, 39, 42, 44, 46, 47, 49,50,51,52, 54, 57, 58, 60, 62, 64, 70,71,72,73]

7

Economic evaluations of the intervention are promising (i.e., return on investment, cost benefit, cost-effectiveness). ^aK2A

(n = 6) [22, 25, 47, 51, 55, 60]

8

Changes to the background or contextual factors (e.g., sociopolitical climate, time horizon) do not impact the relevance of this intervention or make it more relevant. ^aK2A

(n = 8) [25, 40,41,42, 52, 60, 66, 67]

9

The intervention is very low cost and/or funding/resources are available to support its implementation.

(n = 14) [21, 22, 25, 33, 37, 42, 46, 51,52,53, 55, 58, 73, 75]

10

The intervention is adaptable to different settings, contexts, and audiences.

(n =1 5) [14, 21, 37, 41,42,43,44, 47, 51, 52, 55, 57, 59, 61, 73]

11

The intervention is culturally appropriate for the target audience.

(n = 8) [33, 45, 48, 51, 54, 68, 72, 73]

12

The intervention empowers communities through translation efforts.

(n = 3) [45, 48, 58]

13

The intervention includes multiple activities (components) to strengthen its impact.

(n = 1) [21]

14

The intervention is designed to be sustained over time.

(n = 6) [40, 42,43,44, 46, 52]

15

The intervention is easy to learn, understand, and use.

(n = 3) [21, 25, 42]

16

The intervention is packaged or “manualized” for proper implementation.

(n = 4) [42, 43, 52, 60]

17

There is evidence that the intervention can be implemented sufficiently to yield meaningful public health impacts.

(n = 3) [37, 52, 56]