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Table 2 Details of Content: core components of Music & Memory (M&M) and corresponding data elements

From: Measuring implementation fidelity in a cluster-randomized pragmatic trial: development and use of a quantitative multi-component approach

M&M core component

Data element

Data source

distribution

I. Establish Leadership Team

Administrator, Nursing, and Site Champion receptiveness to program

Research Staff Ratings

Range: 3.0–9.0

Mean (SD): 6.4 (2.1)

II. Assign Equipment

Was each iPod and headphone assigned to an individual resident?

Observation Tool

Dichotomized

Frequency: 7, 20

III. Process for Charging iPods

Did you observe processes for charging iPods?

Observation Tool

Dichotomized

Frequency: 15, 12

IV. Personalize Music Playlist

Uniqueness of songs on individual playlists based on song title

iPod Metadata

Range: 0.0–1.0

Mean (SD): 0.5 (0.3)

V. Scale-up M&M Program

Number of residents exposed at midpoint and end of follow-up

Initial Use Form

Range: 0.0–6.0

Mean (SD): 2.2 (1.7)

VI. Address Specific Care Goals

Why did you choose this resident to participate in the program?

Initial Use Form

Range: 0.0–0.9

Mean (SD): 0.5 (0.3)