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Table 2 Framework for Documenting Implementation

From: Understanding the implementation and effectiveness of a group-based early parenting intervention: a process evaluation protocol

Priority areas

Research questions

Data sources

(i) Recruitment

Who are the targets of the intervention?

What processes are used to identify and recruit participants?

What are the characteristics of parents who took part in the intervention?

â–ª Documentation

â–ª Liaison with program developers and implementers

â–ª Impact evaluation data

(ii) Maintenance

How does the relationship between parent participants and implementers evolve over time?

Which participants remain involved in the program over time and who withdraws from participation?

â–ª Liaison with program developers and implementers

â–ª Impact evaluation data

â–ª Attendance sheets

(iii) Resources

What are the characteristics, materials and structures which support delivery of the intervention?

What training, guidance and information do implementers receive?

What structures and/or processes specify and direct implementation

â–ª Interviews

â–ª Stakeholder feedback

â–ª Stakeholder survey

(iv) Implementation

To what extent was the intervention material delivered?

How consistent is the delivery of the intervention?

Were there planned or unplanned changes as the intervention is delivered?

How does the involvement of implementers change over time?

â–ª Stakeholder feedback

â–ª Interviews

(v) Reach/Dosage

What percentage of the target participants attended the program?

How well are the program components attended?

â–ª Documentation

â–ª Attendance sheets

(vi) Barriers

What problems are encountered reaching participants?

What challenges to implementers experience in delivering the intervention?

â–ª Interviews

â–ª Group discussion

(vii) Responses to the intervention

How satisfied are key stakeholders with program components and the PIN intervention overall?

What influences key stakeholders responses to the intervention?

â–ª Stakeholder feedback

â–ª Interviews

â–ª Group discussion

(viii) Use

How do parent participants use the information/materials delivered as part of the intervention?

Which aspects of the program are most useful for parents?

â–ª Interviews

(ix) Continued use

Do parents continue to make use of program information/materials over time?

â–ª Interviews

(x) Contamination

Do parent participants access additional services and supports?

Do non-participating parents (i.e. control group parents) receive components of the intervention and/or other supports?

â–ª Impact evaluation data