Contracting as a bridging factor linking outer and inner contexts during EBP implementation and sustainment: a prospective study across multiple U.S. public sector service systems
Abstract Background Bridging factors are relational ties (e.g.partnerships), formal arrangements (e.g.contracts or polices) and processes (e.g.data sharing agreements) linking outer and inner contexts and are a recent evolution of the Exploration-Preparation-Implementation-Sustainment (EPIS) framework.Bridging factor research can elucidate ways tha