Measuring the Degree of Program Implementation

Abstract

This paper discusses conceptual and methodological issues surrounding the measurement of the construct, degree of implementation, drawn from a review of 74 previous studies which included such measures. Assessments against five measurement criteria indicate that an adequate scientific basis has not been established for this construct. We suggest that future improvement in its measurement will result from an analysis of the characteristics of the innovation being implemented, particularly whether users are individuals or coordinated work groups.