Table 3 Process evaluation questions and data collection activities informed by RE-AIM
Element | Level | Method | Questions | Data Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Reach | Patient and partner | Quantitative | What percentage of patients approached agree to participate? Do patients who agree to participate differ systematically from those who decline participation? What reasons do non-participants cite for declining participation? | Recruitment rates Characteristics of those agreeing to vs. declining participation Patient and partner reports during recruitment process |
Adoption | Setting | Qualitative | What are anticipated barriers and facilitators to providers and clinics adopting the intervention? What supports will need to be in place for providers and clinics to adopt the intervention? | Perceptions of oncology and palliative care providers and leadership |
Implementation | Patient and partner | Mixed | What percentage of couples who agreed to participate in the intervention completed all intervention sessions? What did patients and partners like or not like about the intervention? What modifications would they suggest? | Completion rates Patient/partner responses on post-intervention survey |
Maintenance | Setting | Qualitative | What resources will be needed to maintain the intervention long term? What adaptations will need to be made to integrate the intervention into routine care? | Perceptions of oncology and palliative care providers and leadership |