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Characteristics of the implemented “object”
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Features of the practices (programme, service, methods, etc.) that are being implemented, e.g. knowledge-based or evidence-based practices that have been found to be effective in the research.
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In this project, the implementation “object” is the StayBalanced programme, which is described in detail in a scientific publication and launched to clinicians by a web page.
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Questionnaire answered by the professionals; interviews with the professionals
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Characteristics of the target population
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Features of the receivers of the implemented practice, i.e. the ultimate target population, usually patients.
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Investigate the features of the target populations (older adults) who seek care due to balance deficits and fear of falling.
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Interviews with the participating older adults
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Characteristics of the implementers
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Features of the professionals who use and deliver the practice. These implementers are those responsible for delivering the practice.
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Features of the professionals who deliver the programme; investigate the features of the implementers, the professionals who deliver the programme.
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Interviews with the professionals and questionnaires answered by the professionals
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Characteristics of the context in which the implementation occurs
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The context is the social environment in which implementation takes place; the context represents influences on the implementation process and impact that is, at least partially, beyond the control of the implementers and target population.
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Investigate the features of the context in the clinical settings.
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Checklists fulfilled by the professionals and researchers; interviews with the professionals and managers in the clinical settings; observations
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