Table 3.
Measures assessed, tool used for measurement, source of assessment, time assessed and relation to RE-AIM.
| Measures | Tool | Source | Collection Timepoint | RE-AIM Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effectiveness: Patient Quality of Life | Palliative Outcomes Scale version 2 (POSv2) [29] 12-item survey that measures quality of life in five dimensions: 1) physical; 2) emotional; 3) psychological; 4) spiritual needs, and 5) provision of information and support. Items scored on a 5-point Likert Scale (0 = not at all, 4 = overwhelmingly) based on symptom/need in the past week. Overall profile score is calculated by summing responses to the 10 questions (range 0–40). Time to complete: 5–7 min |
NH patient or family caregiver | Baseline Follow-up |
Effect |
| Acceptability: Encounter Satisfaction | Consultation Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ) [52] 18-item patient/caregiver-report instrument that measures communication and satisfaction of a consult in four domains 1) general satisfaction, 2) professional care, 3) depth of relationship, 4) perceived length of consultation (scale format: 5-point Likert, strongly agree to strongly disagree). Time to complete: 3–5 min |
NH patient or family caregiver | Follow-up | Adoption |
| Acceptability: Fidelity to the intervention and adaptations |
Evaluation of protocolized intervention through direct NP observation or an audio recording of a random 20 % sample of PPC-PAC encounter using a standardized tool. | Structured observation, monthly NP meetings | Ongoing | Implementation |
| Acceptability: Adherence to Recommendations | Adherence protocol Recommendation: completed, partially completed, not competed, N/A, notes) Time to complete: < 30 min |
Medical record review and/or phone interview with NH patient/family caregiver | Follow-up | Adoption |
| Demographics /Covariates |
Age Sex Race (White, Black or African American, Asian, Other) Ethnicity (Hispanic or Latino, Not Hispanic or Latino, Unknown/Not Reported) Advanced Serious Illness Diagnoses Palliative Care Indication Nursing Home Decision making capacity If surrogate/legally authorized representative, relationship |
Medical record review | Baseline | Reach |
| Feasibility | Number of eligible patients at each site per number of admissions; contact rate; enrollment rate; intervention visit completion rates; follow-up data collection rates at 14–21 days; missing data rates; and percentage of completed assessment of primary and secondary outcome measures | Study sites, study database | Ongoing | Reach |