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Table 8 Theories used by theory-guided studies (n = 86)

From: Systematic review of the use of process evaluations in knowledge translation research

Applied theories*

Number of studies

Roger’s theory/diffusion of innovation

13

Normalization process theory

10

Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services framework

9

Theory of planned behavior

9

Plan-Do-Study-Act Framework

7

Theoretical Domains Framework

6

Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research

5

Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance Framework

4

Behavior Change Theory

3

Carrol et al. Framework for Intervention Fidelity

3

Grol and Wensing Theoretical Framework

3

Hulsher et al. Process Evaluation Framework

3

Medical Research Council Framework

3

Braun and Clarke Thematic Analysis in Psychology

2

Kirkpatrick and Kirkpatrick Training Program Evaluation Model

2

Ottawa Model of Research Use

2

Precede/Proceed Implementation Model

2

Prochaska and DiClemente Stages of Change Model

2

Other

19

Total

86

  1. *Some studies had multiple theories guiding the process evaluation