Table 1

RE-AIM framework and examples of outcome measures

DimensionDefinitionOutcome measureData source
ReachAbsolute number, proportion, and representativeness of individuals willing to participateNumber of patients referred or identifiedCRM, EHR
Number of screened patientsCRM
Number of eligible patientsCRM
Number of enrolled patientsCRM
Number of registered patientsRestoreHealth
EffectivenessImpact of the intervention on outcomesWeight change at 12 monthsEHR, RestoreHealth
Change in blood pressure at 12 monthsEHR
Change in haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) at 12 monthsEHR
Patient satisfaction at 12 monthsPatient surveys
Change in diet at 12 monthsPatient surveys
Change in physical activity at 12 monthsPatient surveys
Change in health status at 12 monthsPatient surveys
Change in self-efficacy around weight loss at 12 monthsPatient surveys
Provider knowledge, attitudes, behaviours, and satisfaction at 12 monthsProvider surveys
Adoption (system/setting level)Absolute number, proportion, and representativeness of setting and agents willing to initiate the programmeNumber of providers who refer patientsEHR
Number of clinician champions involved in implementationInternal database
Number of coaches involved in programmeRestoreHealth
Number of patient navigators involved in programmeCRM
ImplementationFidelity to the various elements of an intervention’s protocolNumber of contacts with coachesRestoreHealth
Engagement with RestoreHealth (e.g., completing a lesson, logging a meal, logging weight, etc.)RestoreHealth
Number of patients referred to BWH Center for Weight Management and Wellness (CWMW)EHR
Number of patients with appointments at CWMWEHR
MaintenanceExtent to which a programme becomes part of routine practice; long-term effects of a programme
on outcomes
Change in weight and other outcomes over 18 monthsEHR
  • BWH, Brigham and Women’s Hospital; CRM, customer relationship management; EHR, electronic health record.