Table 4 Breakdown of implementation of the four case studies. Frequently mentioned facilitators and obstacles to each case study are presented below the implementation counts. *Potential facilitators as study has not been implemented widely
Total sites (N = 27) | Progression criteria | DAMOCLES | Statistical analysis plans | RECAP |
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Facilitators | • Funder expectations (n = 8) • Best practice (n = 4) • Perceived as quality/useful (n = 4) | • Clear guidance with useful templates (n = 8) • Best practice (n = 6) • Standardisation (n = 6) • Transparency/defining roles (n = 5) | • Standardisation (n = 9) • Best practice (n = 7) • Clear improvements to practice (n = 6) • Perceived as quality/useful (n = 5) | • Best practice* (n = 5) • Improve consistency in practice* (n = 2) |
Obstacles | • No expertise/not typically involved in area (n = 8) • Lack of awareness (n = 3) | • Time/resource limitations (n = 2) | • Other SOP already in use (n = 5) • Time/resource limitations (n = 2) | • Lack of awareness (n = 13) • Unclear how to implement (n = 2) |
