Table 1 Stepped wedge trial design and implementation timeline
Month | Wedge 1 Facilities | Wedge 2 Facilities |
|---|---|---|
0 | Medication Chart Audit 1 | |
1–6 | Intervention • Election of key contact person • Dissemination of introductory newsletter to stakeholders • Face-to-face education for facility staff • Provided printed educational resources • Dissemination of second newsletter to feedback baseline medication chart audit results to stakeholders | Control |
6 | Medication Chart Audit 2 | |
7–12 | Intervention • Meeting and development of quality improvement plan • Dissemination of third newsletter to feedback six month medication chart audit results to stakeholders | Intervention (as per months 1–6 for wedge 1) |
12 | Medication Chart Audit 3 | |
13–18 | Sustainment | Intervention (as per months 7–12 for wedge 1) |
18 | Medication Chart Audit 4 | |