Mutual capacity building model for adaptation (MCB-MA): a seven-step procedure bidirectional learning and support...

Area of Science:

• Global Health
• Implementation Science
• Public Health

Background:

• Global health reciprocal innovation contrasts with unidirectional aid models.
• Intervention adaptation across high- and low-income countries offers learning opportunities.
• Existing procedures for equitable, learning-oriented intervention adaptation are limited.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a procedure for bidirectional, equitable intervention adaptation.
• To integrate theories from pedagogy, implementation science, and public health.
• To guide researchers and implementers in building equitable partnerships.

Main Methods:

• Developed the Mutual capacity building model for adaptation (MCB-MA).
• Integrated theories from pedagogy, implementation science, and public health.
• Used examples from adapting behavioral health interventions across diverse settings.

Main Results:

• The MCB-MA model comprises seven steps: Exploring, Developing a shared vision, Formalizing, Sharing complementary expertise, Reciprocal training, Mutual feedback, and Consideration of next steps.
• This procedure offers specific actions for equitable partnership building in intervention adaptation.
• The model complements existing intervention adaptation frameworks.

Conclusions:

• The MCB-MA model provides a structured approach to equitable intervention adaptation.
• This evidence-informed procedure facilitates learning and partnership across global health contexts.
• Effective intervention adaptation requires bidirectional capacity building and equitable collaboration.