Table 2 Fidelity strategies previously used by participants
Fidelity strategies | Number (%) |
|---|---|
Assessment strategies | |
Provider self-report record | 115 (63.5) |
Direct observation | 106 (58.6) |
Participant interview | 106 (58.6) |
Provider interview | 81 (44.8) |
Participant self-report record | 73 (40.3) |
Audio recording | 67 (37) |
Participant follow up visits | 57 (31.5) |
Exit questionnaires | 56 (30.9) |
Video recording | 27 (14.9) |
None | 1 (0.6) |
Other | 8 (4.4) |
Simulated patients | 1 (0.6) |
Audit or chart review | 2 (1.1) |
Web analytics (digital interventions) | 3 (1.7) |
Blood tests | 1 (0.6) |
Use of validated fidelity measures | 1 (0.6) |
Enhancement strategies | |
Training manual | 148 (81.3) |
Treatment manual/scripted curriculum/standard operating procedures | 118 (64.8) |
Reminder checklists | 137 (75.3) |
Protocol review group | 84 (46.2) |
None | 4 (2.2) |
Other | 7 (3.8) |
Ongoing support/supervision for providers | 2 (1.1) |
Observation/audit of providers delivering intervention | 3 (1.6) |
Colour coding materials for providers | 1 (0.5) |
Interim analysis | 1 (0.5) |