Table 2 Summary of data to be generated and used to address the process evaluation objectives
Objectives | Data collection method | Data generated |
|---|---|---|
1. Assess implementation fidelity | • Non-participant observation of intervention training • Self-report by facilitators • Non-participant observation of intervention delivery (including work shadowing) • Interviews with facilitators and relevant site staff • Documentation of intervention activity | Field notes Documents: structured reflective reports, SEPSS forms and NPT toolkit reports Documents: activity records. Transcripts. |
2. Explore and clarify causal assumptions | • Non-participant observation of intervention training • Self-report by facilitators • Interviews with facilitators and relevant site staff | Field notes Documents: structured reflective reports, SEPSS forms and NPT toolkit reports Transcripts |
3. Investigate the contextual factors associated with variations in intermediate outcomes between sites | • Site observation • Interviews with facilitators and relevant site staff • Structured site surveys (including interviews) • Documentation of intervention activity, facilitator activity and usual care • Data from public databases | Field notes Documents: site surveys Documents: activity records Database records. Transcripts. |
4. Explore the acceptability of the intervention to facilitators, stroke survivors and carers | • Non-participant observation of intervention training • Self-report by facilitators • Non-participant observation of intervention delivery • Interviews with stroke survivors and carers • Interviews with facilitators | Field notes Documents: structured reflective reports, SEPSS forms and NPT toolkit reports Transcripts |
5. Test and refine methods of data collection and interrogation in preparation for a process evaluation alongside a future effectiveness trial | • Non-participant observation of intervention training • Self-report by facilitators • Site observation • Non-participant observation of intervention delivery • Interviews with stroke survivors and carers • Interviews with facilitators and relevant site staff • Structured site surveys (including interviews) • Documentation of intervention activity, facilitator activity and usual care • Data from public databases • Researcher reflective diary (including difficulties log) | Field notes Documents: structured reflective reports, SEPSS forms and NPT toolkit reports Documents: site surveys Documents: activity records Database records Documents: diary entries and logs. Transcripts. |