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Table 1 Definitions used in this paper

From: Using normalisation process theory for intervention development, implementation and refinement in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic interventions: a qualitative systematic review

Term

Definition

Development

Any process related to the inception and design of a novel intervention. This can be anywhere on the continuum from initial scoping work, to determine the need for the intervention, through to the developed prototype

Implementation

The process of embedding the intervention within the setting/context of its intended use

Refinement

The process of refining or adapting an already existing intervention

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Implementation Science Communications

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