Methods for analyzing transferability of health interventions

Evidence-based public health and healthcare require incorporating evidence of the effectiveness of interventions into real-world settings. To address a health problem or a need, decision-makers must analyze transferability of a health intervention to their specific target context. The Population-Intervention-Environment-Transfer Models of Transferability (PIET-T models) explain the underlying mechanism of the concept of transferability and a process for evaluating transferability of health interventions. In this article, I elaborate on methods for transferability analyses and provide materials accompanying the PIET-T process model. Participatory approaches are particularly relevant to better utilize evidence of interventions for sustainable improvement of health services.