Table 1

Facilitators for change, literature reviews 2000–2012

Dimensions of capabilityDomain of the intervention
ContextContentApplicationOutcomes
Situation and organisationCharacteristics of the interventionLocal delivery processResults and maintenance
Cultural
Underlying beliefs, values, norms and behaviour
Experience
Belief
Adaption
Customer focus
TeamworkSupportive culture
Technical
Training and info support systems
IT systems
Competence
TrainingAdministrative supportCommunication
Strategic
Strategic importance and opportunity to change
Alignment
Vision
ResourcesPhysicians
Management
Holistic approach
Continuous improvement
Structural
Mechanisms to facilitate learning and disseminate best practices
External supportAccurate dataStaff involvementMeasurement
System-wide scope