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. 2019 Dec 11;14:104. doi: 10.1186/s13012-019-0945-8

Table 2.

Data collected for process evaluation

Aspects evaluated Data collection method
1. Blended training: e-learning + interdisciplinary workshops
 Implementation Who (which HCP) participated in which aspects of the training (e-learning course and workshops) (Qt) Automatic recording of participation on the e-learning platform—attendance form for workshops
 Mechanism of impact Satisfaction (according to levels 1 and 2 of the Kirkpatrick model) (Qt) Satisfaction survey
Perceived effect on ICCs (Qt) (Ql) Multidisciplinary focus groups
2. Local interdisciplinary meetings
 Implementation Number of LIM sessions, number and types of participants, duration, level of consensus reached, etc.) (Qt) Form filled in by the CP or (head) nurse after each LC
 Mechanism of impact Experiences and opinions of participants, satisfaction, perceived benefits (e.g., impact on ICCs, impact on the use of the therapeutic formulary, etc.) (Ql) Multidisciplinary focus groups
 Contextual factors Factors influencing the implementation and the perceived impact of LIMs (Ql) Multidisciplinary focus groups
3. Interdisciplinary case conferences
 Implementation Number of ICCs, number and types of participants, duration, DRPs identified and discussed, etc. (Qt) Electronic form filled in by the HCPs on the web application after each ICC
 Mechanism of impact Experiences and opinions of participants, satisfaction, perceived benefits (e.g., impact on medication use, on NHRs, etc.) (Ql) Multidisciplinary focus groups
 Contextual factors

Factors influencing the implementation and the perceived impact of ICCs

Views on implementation on a larger scale in Belgium

(Ql) Multidisciplinary focus groups

CP: coordinating physician, DRP: drug-related problem, HCPs: healthcare professionals, ICCs: interdisciplinary case conferences, LIMs: local interdisciplinary meetings, NHs: nursing homes, NHRs: nursing home residents, Ql: qualitative data, Qt: quantitative data