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Table 3 Data collection as part of the process evaluation

From: Early detection of health problems in potentially frail community-dwelling older people by general practices - project [G]OLD: design of a longitudinal, quasi-experimental study

Components

Operationalisation

Data collection Tools/Procedures

Fidelity (quality)

Extent to which the [G]OLD-protocol was implemented as planned

Evaluation form training PNs

Individual interviews PNs, GPs and older people

Feedback sessions PNs

[G]OLD-instrument and care and treatment plan

Dose delivered (completeness)

Extent to which all aspects of [G]OLD-protocol are delivered to general practices and older people

Evaluation form training PNs

Individual interviews PNs, GPs and older people

Feedback sessions PNs

[G]OLD-instrument and care and treatment plan

Dose received (exposure)

Extent to which PNs, GPs and older people actively engage in, interact with and are receptive to aspects of [G]OLD-protocol

Individual interviews PNs, GPs and older people

Feedback sessions PNs

[G]OLD care booklet for older people

Dose received (satisfaction)

Overall opinion of PNs, GPs, and older people about [G]OLD

Evaluation form training PNs

Individual interviews

Feedback sessions PNs

[G]OLD care booklet for older people

Reach (participation rate)

Proportion of intended target population that participates in and completes the intervention:

Continuous registration by general practices and researchers

(1) registration number and reasons for non-response and drop-out; (2) opinion PNs and GPs about reach

Individual interviews with PNs and GPs

Context

Environmental barriers and facilitators that influence implementation [G]OLD, continued involvement in [G]OLD, and/or study outcomes

Individual interviews with PNs and GPs

  

Notes researchers and project leaders

  1. Note: PN = practice nurse; GP = general practitioner.