Table 2 Relationship between the evaluation questions and data sources
From: A mixed methods evaluation of an integrated adult mental health service model
Data sources | ||||||
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Evaluation questions | A: Observational data and document reviewsa | B: Stakeholder consultationsb | C. YES surveya | D: Routinely collected client-level dataa | E: Follow-up study of clientsb | |
Process evaluation | Q1. Was an integrated service model implemented at the Floresco Centre as planned? | ✓ | ✓✓ | ✓ | ||
Q2. What were the barriers to effective service integration? | ✓ | ✓✓ | ||||
Q3. What were the key enablers of service integration? | ✓✓ | |||||
Q4. How could the Floresco service model be improved to achieve better outcomes for clients? | ✓✓ | |||||
Outcomes evaluation | Q5. Has the Floresco service model improved outcomes for people with mental illness? | ✓ | ✓ | ✓✓ | ✓✓ | |
Q6. To what extent has the service model contributed to improved system outcomes, including reduced use of acute care services? | ✓ | ✓✓ | ||||