Theory, Model, and Framework Comparison and Selection Tool (T-CaST) Please provide a project title:*Thinking through your research questions, aims, study design, and relevant constructs in advance can enhance your comparison of implementation theories. Use the following (optional) fields to describe your project.This field is hidden when viewing the formEmail Entry IDThis field is hidden when viewing the formOpt inThis field is hidden when viewing the formEmail* Research QuestionsAimsStudy DesignConstructsData CollectionAnalysis PlanThis field is hidden when viewing the formNumber of Theory/ Model/ Framework(s) comparing*Please enter a number less than or equal to 5.max allowance is 5 This field is hidden when viewing the formTheory/ Model/ Framework 1*This field is hidden when viewing the formTheory/ Model/ Framework 2*This field is hidden when viewing the formTheory/ Model/ Framework 3*This field is hidden when viewing the formTheory/ Model/ Framework 4*This field is hidden when viewing the formTheory/ Model/ Framework 5* Select comparison criteriaSelect the comparison criteria that are relevant to your project. On subsequent pages of this tool, you will be asked to rate the fit of each potential theory, model, or framework (TMF) to your project along your selected criteria.Usability TMF includes relevant constructs (e.g., self-efficacy; climate) Key stakeholders (e.g., researchers; clinicians; funders) are able to understand, apply, and operationalize TMF. TMF has a clear and useful figure depicting included constructs and relationships among them. TMF provides a step-by-step approach for applying it. TMF provides methods for promoting implementation in practice. TMF provides an explanation of how included constructs influence implementation and/or each other. This field is hidden when viewing the formU 1This field is hidden when viewing the formU 2This field is hidden when viewing the formU 3This field is hidden when viewing the formU 4This field is hidden when viewing the formU 5This field is hidden when viewing the formU 6This field is hidden when viewing the formusability numTestability TMF proposes testable hypotheses. TMF includes meaningful, face-valid explanations of proposed relationships. TMF contributes to an evidence base and/or theory development because it has been used in empirical studies. This field is hidden when viewing the formT 1This field is hidden when viewing the formT 2This field is hidden when viewing the formT 3This field is hidden when viewing the formTestability NumApplicability TMF focuses on a relevant implementation outcome (e.g., fidelity; acceptability). A particular method (e.g., interviews; surveys; focus groups; chart review) can be used with TMF. TMF addresses a relevant analytic level (e.g., individual; organizational; community). TMF has been used in a relevant population (e.g., children; adults with serious mental illness) and/or conditions (e.g., attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; cancer). TMF is generalizable to other disciplines (e.g., education; health services; social work), settings (e.g., schools; hospitals; community-based organizations), and/or populations (e.g., children; adults with serious mental illness). This field is hidden when viewing the formAP 1This field is hidden when viewing the formAP 2This field is hidden when viewing the formAP 3This field is hidden when viewing the formAP 4This field is hidden when viewing the formAP 5This field is hidden when viewing the formApplicability NumAcceptability TMF is familiar to key stakeholders (e.g., researchers; scholars; clinicians; funders). TMF comes from a particular discipline (e.g., education; health services; social work). This field is hidden when viewing the formAC 1This field is hidden when viewing the formAC 2This field is hidden when viewing the formAcceptability NumThis field is hidden when viewing the formTotal Criteria Num Rate the fit of each potential theory, model, or framework (TMF) to your project along the criterion listed below. Include any notes that explain your score. Criterion: TMF includes relevant constructs (e.g., self-efficacy; climate)Theory 1Theory 2Theory 3Theory 4Theory 5Theory 1 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 2 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 3 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 4 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 5 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Notes Rate the fit of each potential theory, model, or framework (TMF) to your project along the criterion listed below. Include any notes that explain your score. Criterion: Key stakeholders (e.g., researchers; clinicians; funders) are able to understand, apply, and operationalize TMF.Theory 1Theory 2Theory 3Theory 4Theory 5Theory 1 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 2 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 3 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 4 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 5 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Notes Rate the fit of each potential theory, model, or framework (TMF) to your project along the criterion listed below. Include any notes that explain your score. Criterion: TMF includes relevant constructs (e.g., self-efficacy; climate)Theory 1Theory 2Theory 3Theory 4Theory 5Theory 1 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 2 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 3 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 4 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 5 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Notes Rate the fit of each potential theory, model, or framework (TMF) to your project along the criterion listed below. Include any notes that explain your score. Criterion: TMF provides a step-by-step approach for applying it.Theory 1Theory 2Theory 3Theory 4Theory 5Theory 1 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 2 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 3 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 4 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 5 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Notes Rate the fit of each potential theory, model, or framework (TMF) to your project along the criterion listed below. Include any notes that explain your score. Criterion: TMF provides methods for promoting implementation in practice.Theory 1Theory 2Theory 3Theory 4Theory 5Theory 1 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 2 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 3 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 4 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 5 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Notes Rate the fit of each potential theory, model, or framework (TMF) to your project along the criterion listed below. Include any notes that explain your score. Criterion: TMF provides an explanation of how included constructs influence implementation and/or each other.Theory 1Theory 2Theory 3Theory 4Theory 5Theory 1 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 2 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 3 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 4 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 5 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Notes Rate the fit of each potential theory, model, or framework (TMF) to your project along the criterion listed below. Include any notes that explain your score. Criterion: TMF proposes testable hypotheses.Theory 1Theory 2Theory 3Theory 4Theory 5Theory 1 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 2 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 3 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 4 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 5 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Notes Rate the fit of each potential theory, model, or framework (TMF) to your project along the criterion listed below. Include any notes that explain your score. Criterion: TMF includes meaningful, face-valid explanations of proposed relationships.Theory 1Theory 2Theory 3Theory 4Theory 5Theory 1 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 2 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 3 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 4 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 5 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Notes Rate the fit of each potential theory, model, or framework (TMF) to your project along the criterion listed below. Include any notes that explain your score. Criterion: TMF contributes to an evidence base and/or theory development because it has been used in empirical studies.Theory 1Theory 2Theory 3Theory 4Theory 5Theory 1 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1]Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 2 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 3 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 4 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 5 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Notes Rate the fit of each potential theory, model, or framework (TMF) to your project along the criterion listed below. Include any notes that explain your score. Criterion: TMF focuses on a relevant implementation outcome (e.g., fidelity; acceptability).Theory 1Theory 2Theory 3Theory 4Theory 5Theory 1 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 2 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 3 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 4 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 5 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Notes Rate the fit of each potential theory, model, or framework (TMF) to your project along the criterion listed below. Include any notes that explain your score. Criterion: A particular method (e.g., interviews; surveys; focus groups; chart review) can be used with TMF.Theory 1Theory 2Theory 3Theory 4Theory 5Theory 1 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 2 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 3 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 4 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 5 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Notes Rate the fit of each potential theory, model, or framework (TMF) to your project along the criterion listed below. Include any notes that explain your score. Criterion: TMF addresses a relevant analytic level (e.g., individual; organizational; community).Theory 1Theory 2Theory 3Theory 4Theory 5Theory 1 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 2 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 3 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 4 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 5 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Notes Rate the fit of each potential theory, model, or framework (TMF) to your project along the criterion listed below. Include any notes that explain your score. Criterion: TMF has been used in a relevant population (e.g., children; adults with serious mental illness) and/or conditions (e.g., attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; cancer).Theory 1Theory 2Theory 3Theory 4Theory 5Theory 1 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 2 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 3 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 4 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 5 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Notes Rate the fit of each potential theory, model, or framework (TMF) to your project along the criterion listed below. Include any notes that explain your score. Criterion: TMF is generalizable to other disciplines (e.g., education; health services; social work), settings (e.g., schools; hospitals; community-based organizations), and/or populations (e.g., children; adults with serious mental illness).Theory 1Theory 2Theory 3Theory 4Theory 5Theory 1 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 2 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 3 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 4 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 5 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Notes Rate the fit of each potential theory, model, or framework (TMF) to your project along the criterion listed below. Include any notes that explain your score. Criterion: TMF is familiar to key stakeholders (e.g., researchers; scholars; clinicians; funders).Theory 1Theory 2Theory 3Theory 4Theory 5Theory 1 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 2 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 3 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 4 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 5 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Notes Rate the fit of each potential theory, model, or framework (TMF) to your project along the criterion listed below. Include any notes that explain your score. Criterion: TMF comes from a particular discipline (e.g., education; health services; social work).Theory 1Theory 2Theory 3Theory 4Theory 5Theory 1 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 2 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 3 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 4 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Theory 5 Score* [0] Poor fit (TMF does not fit project along this characteristic) [1] Moderate fit (TMF somewhat fits project along this characteristic) [2] Good fit (TMF fits project well along this characteristic) Notes ScoreThe final score for each theory, model, and/or framework (TMF) is listed below. This score is the average rating across the criteria that you selected for the TMF. Scores will be between 0 and 2, with higher scores indicating a better fit of the TMF to your project.Theory 1Theory 2Theory 3Theory 4Theory 5This field is hidden when viewing the formTheory One Addition TotalTheory One ScoreThis field is hidden when viewing the formTheory Two Addition TotalTheory Two ScoreThis field is hidden when viewing the formTheory Three Addition TotalTheory Three ScoreThis field is hidden when viewing the formTheory Four Addition TotalTheory Four ScoreThis field is hidden when viewing the formTheory Five Addition TotalTheory Five Score