Identifying existing approaches used to evaluate the sustainability of evidence-based interventions in healthcare: an integrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is limited evidence to evaluate the sustainability of evidence-based interventions (EBIs) for healthcare improvement. Through an integrative review, we aimed to identify approaches to evaluate the sustainability of evidence-based interventions (EBIs) and sustainability outcomes.

Methods

Following Whittemore and Knafl's methodological process: (1) problem identification; (2) literature search; (3) data evaluation; (4) data analysis; and (5) presentation, a comprehensive search strategy was applied across five databases. Included studies were not restricted by research design; and had to evaluate the sustainability of an EBI in a healthcare context. We assessed the methodological quality of studies using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Flynn R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9569065 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature