Grant: Travel Awards - Institute Community Support

Scale-up research plays a critical role in translating evidence-based interventions into broader practice. However, its reporting remains inconsistent, with no standardized checklist or critical appraisal tool available. This gap undermines the quality, transparency, and reproducibility of scale-up studies. Following a brainstorming session at the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) Annual Scientific Meeting in 2023, a working group was formed. A literature review informed the development of two preliminary tools: a Scale-Up Reporting Checklist and Critical Appraisal Tool. A two-round Delphi process was initiated to refine these tools. Round 1 surveys were distributed to international experts in scale up research. The responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics to assess consensus and thematic coding of qualitative feedback. Round 2 is currently underway. The resulting reporting checklist and critical appraisal tool aim to enhance the rigor and consistency of scale-up research.