Table 1.

Initial Theoretical Propositions

Theme	Theoretical propositions
Characteristics of the Family Carer Decision Support intervention (FCDS)	The FCDS intervention is viewed as easy to use by nursing home staff. Nursing home staff and family carers can see the positive effects resulting from its use. The FCDS intervention can be adapted to individual nursing home needs or practice.
External pressures on the nursing home	Implementation of the FCDS intervention within a nursing home meets external (regulatory) requirements or guidelines.
Characteristics of the nursing home environment	The leadership in the nursing home is committed and involved in the implementation of the FCDS intervention. Nursing home staff responsible for delivering the FCDS intervention will be able to accommodate the responsibilities into their workload and the intervention is recognized as core to their work.