Table 7 Main recommendation categories of the included research
Main themes | Elaboration |
|---|---|
Recommendations for funders and collaborators | |
 Invest in training and capability building | Recommendation cited in 2 studies of high quality, 4 of medium quality, and 2 of low quality. |
 Assess organisational infrastructure before funding | Recommendation cited in 2 studies of high quality and 2 of medium quality. |
 Assess fit with organisational mission | Recommendation cited in 2 studies of high quality and 1 of medium quality. |
 Planning and communication of costs before implementation | Recommendation cited in 2 studies of medium and high quality. |
 Ensure partnership with community of implementation | Recommendation cited in 2 studies of medium and high quality. |
 Assess organisational needs of TSOs | Recommendation cited in 2 studies of medium and high quality. |
 Provide continuous evaluation and support | Recommendation cited in 2 studies of medium and high quality. |
Recommendations for research and practice | |
 Clearer guidelines to how an intervention can be changed to respond to agency and client needs. | Recommendation cited in 2 studies of high quality and 3 of medium quality. |
 Better understand how TSOs can appropriately modify/adapt interventions | Recommendation cited in 2 studies of high quality and 3 of medium quality. |
 Request guidance on adaptation versus fidelity by developers. | Recommendation cited in 2 studies of high quality and 1 of medium quality. |
 To enable and support CBOs in being able to adapt and tailor interventions. | Recommendation cited in 2 studies of medium and high quality. |
Recommendations for practitioners | |
 Ensure necessary capability to implement and adapt | Recommendation cited in 3 studies of high quality and 3 of medium quality. |
 Invest in organisational infrastructure | Recommendation cited in 3 studies of medium quality. |
 Preparation to implement | Recommendation cited in 2 studies of medium and high quality. |
 Maintain and build expertise | Recommendation cited in 2 studies of medium and high quality. |