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Table 3 Comparison of different outcomes between the RCT and the process evaluation

From: Exposing the key functions of a complex intervention for shared care in mental health: case study of a process evaluation

Type of outcome examined

RCT

Process Evaluation

Facilitated intervention

()

++/-

Practice systems

++

+/0

Liaison

++

++/0

GP satisfaction

+

+/-

Patient satisfaction/unmet need

0

()

Process of care

0

+/0

Mental Health and relapse

+

()

  1. () = no information gathered;
  2. 0 = no difference found between control and intervention;
  3. + = positive findings in favour of the intervention;
  4. - = negative findings against intervention;
  5. /= mixed findings.