Table 1 Overview of process domains, indicators, definitions, and data collection
Process domains/ indicators | Data collection | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Definition | Data sources | Data collection methods | Operationalization | Timing of data collection |
Implementation | ||||
 Reach Extent to which intended the audience comes into contact with program [19] | - Homecare staff | - Project logbook | - The number who refused, dropped out or completed the program - Reasons for refusals and dropouts | - Throughout the implementation |
 Dose Quantity of the program that was implemented[19] | - Homecare staff | - Registration forms | - The number who attended program meetings | - Prior to every program meeting |
-Checklists | - The number who conducted practical assignments | |||
-Log data | - The number who consulted weekly newsletters | - Throughout the implementation | ||
 Fidelity Extent to which the program was implemented as planned[19] | - Researchers | - Project Logbook | - Performance according to the protocol | - Throughout the implementation |
- Homecare staff - Program trainers | - Focus group interviews | - Performance according to the protocol - Engagement in the program and with applying the program in practice | - After the implementation | |
 Adaptations Alterations made to the program to achieve better contextual fit [19] | - Researchers | - Project Logbook | - If applicable: changes in content, procedures, activities and processes | - Throughout the implementation |
 Acceptability Extent to which participants were satisfied with the program[25] | - Homecare staff - Program trainers | - Focus group interviews | - Opinion about the program - Experiences with using the program in practice | - After the implementation |
Mechanisms of impact Mechanisms through which the program activities may produce change [19] | - Homecare staff - Program trainers | - Focus group interviews | - Experienced changes in knowledge, attitude, skills, social and organizational support | - After the implementation |
Context Factors external to the program that may influence the implementation [19] | - Homecare staff - Program trainers | - Focus group interviews | - Factors that may have facilitated or impeded the application of the program in practice | - After the implementation |
- Researchers | - Project Logbook | - Factors that may have facilitated or impeded the program’s implementation | - Throughout the implementation | |
Suggestions for change | - Homecare staff - Program trainers | - Focus group interviews | - Suggestions to improve the intervention or facilitate the implementation | - After the implementation |