Table 2 Assessments using analyses of Moullin et al. [27]
From: Practice change in chronic conditions care: an appraisal of theories
Study criterion | Equivalent analysis in Moullin [27] |
|---|---|
Theory is consistent with multi-disciplinary health care | Orientation, users not limited to one or small number of health professions |
Theory applicable generally for health care - or specifically designed for chronic conditions | Orientation is not specific to different, narrow field |
Theory structures assessment, action and evaluation across micro meso and macro levels | Related to: Domains include at least 2 of “individual”, “organisation” and “external system” |
Theory provides structure for investigation of change requirements | Covers both “installation” (preparation prior to use) and “operation” (in use and being integrated into routine practice through active and planned approaches) of a clinical change and Type of framework not “prescriptive”. |
Guidance is provided for measurements of concepts making up the theory | Related to: “Elements” include “factors” with definitions |