Table 1

The seven tasks of Intervention Mapping Step 5: planning programme* adoption, implementation and sustainability5

Task numberTask description
Task 1Identify potential programme adopters and implementers
Task 2Ensure the adoption and implementation planning group includes representation from potential programme users and gatekeepers
Task 3State programme use outcomes and specify adoption, implementation and sustainability performance objectives
Task 4Specify determinants of programme adoption, implementation and sustainability
Task 5Create a matrix of change objectives for programme adoption, implementation and sustainability
Task 6Select methods and practical applications for programme adoption, implementation and sustainability
Task 7Design interventions for programme use, implementation and sustainability
  • * In the sports medicine and injury prevention context, a programme can include single interventions (such as protective equipment use or return-to-play guidelines) as well as more programmatic approaches (such as coach education or exercise training programmes).