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This study maps current methods for contextual analysis in implementation science, finding inconsistencies and limited framework use. Standardizing these approaches is crucial for improving intervention implementation and research quality.

Keywords:

Contextual analysis Dissemination Evidence gap map Implementation science

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Area of Science:

Implementation Science
Health Services Research
Public Health

Background:

Contextual analysis is vital for successful intervention implementation in implementation science.
Inconsistent methodologies and scarce guidance hinder progress in studying context.
This study addresses the need for systematic review and mapping of contextual analysis approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review and map current methodological approaches to contextual analysis in intervention implementation studies.
To identify gaps in the evidence regarding contextual analysis.
To provide a framework for systematizing contextual analysis.

Main Methods:

Conducted an evidence gap map (EGM) using a stepwise approach.
Sampled 20% of intervention implementation studies from PubMed (2015-2020) for contextual analysis.
Utilized the Basel Approach for CoNtextual ANAlysis (BANANA) and the Context and Implementation of Complex Interventions (CICI) framework for data extraction and mapping.

Main Results:

Of 110 studies examined, 22% reported contextual analysis; only one used an explicit framework.
Surveys and individual interviews were common data collection methods.
Most studies assessed meso-level factors, particularly socio-cultural aspects, and used findings for intervention adaptation and strategy selection.

Conclusions:

Current approaches to contextual analysis in implementation science are varied and lack standardization.
A novel framework for evaluating and mapping contextual analysis is presented.
Further development and systematization of contextual analysis methodologies are strongly recommended to enhance research quality and consistency.