Appendix A: Glossary of terms

Term Definition Brief definition
facilitators Factors whose presence promotes the implementation of or adherence to knowledge (Bach-Mortensen et al., 2018)   Factors whose presence promotes the implementation of or adherence to knowledge (Bach-Mortensen et al., 2018)
family Individuals who are related (biologically, emotionally, or legally) to and/or have close bonds (friendships, commitments, shared households and child-rearing responsibilities, and romantic attachments) with the person receiving health [services]. A person’s family includes all those whom the person identifies as significant in his or her life (e.g., parents, caregivers, friends, substitute decision-makers, groups, communities and populations). The person receiving care determines the importance and level of involvement of any of these individuals in their care based on his or her capacity. (Adapted from RNAO, 2015 and Saskatchewan Health Initiative, 2011)   Individuals who are related (biologically, emotionally, or legally) to and/or have close bonds (friendships, commitments, shared households and child-rearing responsibilities, and romantic attachments) with the person receiving health [services].
feasibility The extent to which a new treatment, or an innovation, can be successfully used or carried out within a given agency or setting. (Karsh, 2004)   The extent to which a new treatment, or an innovation, can be successfully used or carried out within a given agency or setting. (Karsh, 2004)
fidelity The degree to which the intervention is delivered according to the original design and plan. (Ibrahim & Sidani, 2015)   The degree to which the intervention is delivered according to the original design and plan. (Ibrahim & Sidani, 2015)
framing “The process of describing the social movement in such a way that it makes sense, appeals to as many people as possible, and fulfills one or more deeply held values". (Grinspun et al., 2018a; Rowman, 2019, p.15)   “The process of describing the social movement in such a way that it makes sense, appeals to as many people as possible, and fulfills one or more deeply held values". (Grinspun et al., 2018a; Rowman, 2019, p.15)