Table 3 Definition of equity-focused implementation outcomes

Acceptability

The perception among the key players in implementation: health professionals, stakeholders, patients, community, disadvantaged population and others.

Adoption

The intention, utilization or action to try to employ the sensitive equity recommendation in the new program or intervention.

Appropriateness

The relevance or perceived fit, or usefulness or practicability of the program or intervention in the disadvantaged population.

Feasibility

The extent to which the program or intervention allows to reduce the barriers, and can be carried out in any setting, especially among disadvantaged populations.

Fidelity

The adherence of disadvantaged population to the equity-focused implementation program or intervention.

Implementation

cost

Total cost of the program implementation in disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged populations, and the final adjusted cost-effectiveness economic evaluation.

Coverage

The degree of reach, access, service spread or effective coverage (combining coverage and fidelity) on the disadvantaged population eligible to benefit from the program or the intervention.

Sustainability

The maintenance, continuation or durability of the program or intervention implemented through short, medium and long-term strategies, including disadvantaged populations.