Table 4 Criteria and operation
From: Practice change in chronic conditions care: an appraisal of theories
Study criterion | Application |
|---|---|
Theory structures assessment, action and evaluation across micro meso and macro levels | Explicit coverage of patient care, service and policy levels |
Theory allows for active involvement by more than one organisation | Theory explicitly or structurally allows for involvement of several organisations in creating a change |
Theory allows for active involvement of patients can carers | Theory explicitly or structurally allows for involvement of patients and carers in creating a change |
Empirical or theoretical bases explicit | Each theory component supported by linked references, including structured reviews or theoretical arguments. |
Guidance is provided for measurements of concepts making up the theory | Measures are described |