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. 2021 May 26;30(11):901–910. doi: 10.1136/bmjqs-2020-012538

Table 2.

Examples of tasks, tools and tasks X tools matrices based on a prior work system analysis of a community-based brain health care coordination programme37

(A) Tasks matrix
Who performs Goal(s) of task Frequency How performed When performed Notes
Appointment scheduling CCA, SW Arrange home visits Daily Staff calls, records in calendar Before home visit Assign to dedicated scheduler?
Health assessment CCA, RN Deliver right care Every 2 weeks CCA administers instruments At home visit Can be done by CG?
Relationship building CCA, SW, RN, CG Establish trust As needed Listening, humour, show interest, offer help Before, at or after home visit Takes most time, critical to success
(B) Tools matrix
Users Purpose of use Frequency of use Ease of access Usability Notes
Smartphone CCA Communication, navigation High High High Staff like to use
Paper assessments CCA, RN Collect and monitor health High Low High Get lost, damaged
Handheld scanner CCA, RN, SW Digitise paper assessments Low Medium Low Staff hate to use
(C) Tasks X tools matrix
Scheduling Health assessment Relationship building
Smartphone Yes
Paper assessments Yes
Handheld scanner Yes

CCA, care coordination assistant; CG, informal caregiver; RN, registered nurse; SW, social worker.