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Table 1 Outcome definitions across five elements

From: Using the Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST) framework to test intervention delivery strategies: a study protocol

Domain

Specific measurement

Specific metric

Method of aggregation

Time points

Health services utilization

EHR record review of encounter for behavioral health service need

Time to event: total number of days between randomization and first service encounter related to behavioral health need

Proportion with an event

Continuous days from

–T1 to T2

Engagement in behavioral healthcare

Documentation of FP visit dates and EHR record review of behavioral health service appointment dates and provider recommendations

≥ 4 visits with a behavioral health provider within 90 days of first FP visit, or resolution of service need as determined by behavioral health provider

Mean

T1

Child functioning (children aged 5.5 years and older)a

Pediatric Symptom Checklist-17

Total score summed from 17 items

Proportion above clinical cutoff

–T1, T4

Child functioning (children under 5.5 years of age)a

The Survey of Well-being of Young Children (SWYC) Preschool Pediatric Symptom Checklist

Total score summed from 18 items

Proportion above clinical cutoff

–T1, T4

Satisfaction with health services

Client Satisfaction Questionnaire 8 (CSQ-8)

Total score summed from 8 items

Mean

T2

Interpersonal relationship with Family Partner

Interpersonal Relationship with Navigator (PSN-I)

Total score summed from 9 items

Mean

T2

Parent attitudes

Parental Attitudes Toward Psychological Services Inventory (PATPSI)

Total score summed from 21 items

Mean

–T1, T2, T4

Parental mental healtha

Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2)

Total score summed from 2 items

Proportion above clinical cutoff

–T1, T4

Access to community resources

Family Resource Scale (FRS)

Total score summed from 30 items

Mean

–T1, T2, T4

Structural barriers

Tool for Health and Resilience in Vulnerable Environments (THRIVE) survey

Total number of social needs reported across 8 possible areas

Mean

–T1, T2, T4

Service use

EHR record review

Among scheduled visits, percentage of visits that were completed (i.e., show rate)

Mean percentage

Monthly reports

  1. –T1 enrollment, T1 3 months post enrollment, T2 6 months post enrollment, T3 9 months post enrollment, T4 12 months post -enrollment
  2. aFamilies randomized to the enhanced symptom tracking condition will receive this measure at –T1, T1, T2, T3, and T4