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Table 1 Data collection methods

From: Process evaluation of an integrated care pathway in geriatric rehabilitation for people with complex health problems

Measurement method

Concept

Operationalization

IP

QIC

GIP

PF

ITS

M

Implementation according to plan (Fidelity & Dose delivered)

Care pathway coordinator

     

X

Triage instrument

  

X

 

X

 

Active involvement

  

X

   

Patient discharge summaries

  

X

X

  

Structural evaluation meetings

  

X

  

X

Satisfaction with the care pathway (Dose received - Satisfaction)

Healthcare professionals

  

X

   

Patients

X

     

Informal caregivers

 

X

    

Barriers and facilitators influencing implementation (Context)

Barriers or facilitators influencing the role of the care pathway coordinator.

     

X

Barriers or facilitators influencing the triage process.

  

X

  

X

Barriers or facilitators influencing involvement of patients and informal caregivers.

X

X

X

   

Barriers or facilitators influencing patient discharge summaries.

  

X

  

X

Barriers or facilitators influencing the organization and content of meetings

  

X

  

X

  1. IP Interviews Patient, QIC Questionnaire Informal Caregiver, GIP Group Interview Professionals, PF Patient Files, ITS Information Transfer System, M Minutes of Meetings