Table 2 Data collection in Phase 3
Method used | Context of data collection |
|---|---|
86 observations of parent/professional interactions | • In wards, outpatient departments and families’ homes during planned and ad-hoc interactions |
• Verbatim field notes (recording behaviours, context, time, personnel and environment). | |
41 individual semi-structured interviews with family members and professionals following selected observations | • Exploring participants’ views about how parents were supported to deliver home-based clinical care, including the effectiveness of the observed interactions |
• Interviews lasted 20 – 65 minutes, were digitally recorded and transcribed verbatim. | |
Selected case-note reviews | • Obtained relevant background information and noted how professionals documented interactions with parents. |
Reviews of documents | • Used by professionals and parents to support their interactions |
• Used by parents to record home-based clinical caring |