Table 2 Overview of the process evaluation involving process outcomes and barriers and facilitators, targeted groups and data collection methods
Process outcomesa | Targeted groups | Method of data collection |
|---|---|---|
Fidelity | Patient training diaries/attendance Physical therapist trainers sessions plans | Assessment of group training protocols Focus group interviews |
Dose | Physical therapist trainers (dose provided) Participants with PD (dose received) | Assessment of group training protocols Assessment of attendance at group training/home training protocols |
Recruitment | Physical therapist trainers | Study logs and focus group interviews |
Reach | Participants with PD | Study logs |
Barriers and facilitatorsb | Targeted groups | Method of data collection |
Knowledge and beliefs about the program Relative advantage of the program Need for adaptability of the program Self-efficacy to train patients according to the programs core components Perceived complexity/difficulty of implementing the program in everyday practice | Physical therapist trainers | Focus group interviews |
Patients need and resources Knowledge and beliefs about the balance program Perceived complexity of performing the training | Participants with PD | Structured questionnaire |