Table 1 Overview of the IMPRESS-C domains [41]
IMPRESS-C Measure Domain | Context/Description of factors covered | Number of items | Example item |
|---|---|---|---|
Outer contextual factors | • Policy and legislation • Funding environment • External leadership • Values, needs, and priorities • Sociopolitical context | 3 | “My service governing body has a policy or guideline regarding the ongoing delivery of “the program”a that my service follows. (Note: A governing body refers to an educational department or authority e.g., Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority).”. |
Inner contextual factors | • Service Champions • Organisational resources/funding • Staffing/turnover • Structural characteristics | 8 | “My service would be able to continue to deliver “the program”a if there was a change of leaders (e.g., management or champions) at our service.”. |
Processes | • Training/support/supervision • Program evaluation/data • Technical support • Partnership/engagement | 5 | “My service promotes the ongoing delivery of “the program”a to the wider service community e.g., through a website or newsletter. (Note: service community refers to administrators, teachers/educators, staff members, children, their parents/guardians and families directly involved with your service).”. |
Characteristics of the intervention | • Perceived benefit/need • Adaptability • Burden/complexity • Cost | 10 | “My service is able to adapt “the program”a if resources/equipment are reduced. |