Description: This publication summarizes key frameworks, influencing factors, and measurement challenges related to sustainability, highlighting that long-term success depends on elements such as leadership support, funding stability, fit with organizational workflows, and ongoing adaptation. Overall, the publication argues that sustainability should be planned for from the beginning of implementation rather than treated as an afterthought.

Citation: Shelton, R. C., Cooper, B. R., & Stirman, S. W. (2018). The Sustainability of Evidence-Based Interventions and Practices in Public Health and Health Care. Annual review of public health, 39, 55–76. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-publhealth-040617-014731