In evaluation planning, which aspect is an implementation measure in RE-AIM?

In evaluation planning, which aspect is an implementation measure in RE-AIM?

• A. The reach of the program among the target population
• B. The extent to which the program is delivered as planned in real-world settings
• C. The cost per participant
• D. The sustainability of health outcomes over time

Answer: (B)

In RE-AIM, how a program is delivered in practice is about implementation—fidelity to the planned delivery, consistency across settings, and any adaptations made in real-world conditions. The statement about delivering the program as planned in real-world settings directly captures that focus on how faithfully and efficiently the program is carried out, making it the implementation measure. Reach describes who participates, and sustainability or maintenance looks at long-term effects, while cost per participant is a resource consideration that can relate to implementation but does not define it.

In RE-AIM, how a program is delivered in practice is about implementation—fidelity to the planned delivery, consistency across settings, and any adaptations made in real-world conditions. The statement about delivering the program as planned in real-world settings directly captures that focus on how faithfully and efficiently the program is carried out, making it the implementation measure. Reach describes who participates, and sustainability or maintenance looks at long-term effects, while cost per participant is a resource consideration that can relate to implementation but does not define it.