Table 2 Overview of the outcome variables, measures, and observation points
Variable | Data Source/Instrument | Measurement Points | Unit of Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
Primary Outcomes | |||
Quality of Care | interRAI LTCF quality measures (composite score) | T0 (baseline), T1, T2, T3 | Resident |
Secondary Outcomes: Patient-Related | |||
Quality of Care | interRAI LTCF quality measures (individual score) | T0 (baseline), T1, T2, T3 | Resident |
Care Needs | Number of triggered clinical action points of interRAI LTCF | T0 (baseline), T1, T2, T3 | Resident |
Functional Health | Bathel index; Mini-Mental Status Examination; Patient Health Questionnaire | T0 (baseline), T1, T2, T3 | Resident |
Quality of Life | EuroQol(EQ)-5;Â interRAI HRQoL; interRAI self-reported QoL (SQoL) | T0 (baseline), T1, T2, T3; T1 & T3 (SQoL) | Resident |
Patient Satisfaction | Client Satisfaction Questionnaire | T1 & T3 | Resident |
Health Care Utilization | Hospital admissions; emergency department visits | Every three months | Resident |
Costs | Questionnaire on the cost; direct and indirect costs | Every three months | Resident |
Other Outcomes: Care Staff/Organization-Related | Â | Â | |
Empowerment | Psychological Empowerment Instrument | T1 & T3 | Nursing Home |
Communication Satisfaction | Communication Satisfaction Questionnaire | T1 & T3 | Nursing Home |
Organizational Commitment | Organizational Commitment Questionnaire | T1 & T3 | Nursing Home |
Job Satisfaction | Job Satisfaction Scale | T1 & T3 | Nursing Home |
Technology/Innovation Acceptance | Modified Technology Acceptance Model Questionnaire | T1 + 1 month & T3 | Nursing Home |