Table 1 Qualitative and quantitative data collection
N (pre) | N (post) | Question topics/data | |
|---|---|---|---|
Staff questionnaire | 69 | 45 | Pre-implementation • Age, gender, educational and professional qualifications, number of years working at the site, previous training • Top 3 learning needs in dementia palliative care and top 3 learning needs relating to site guidance topic • VOCALISE tool (measures readiness to implement change) Post-implementation • Three learning needs relating to site guidance topic • VOCALISE tool • 23-item tool rating experience of implementation (researcher-developed based on guidance) • Top 3 barriers and top 3 facilitators of implementation |
Audit of practice | 15 | 15 | Audit tool tailored to capture care provided for each guidance topic: hydration and nutrition, pain management or medication management |
Champion interviews | – | 4 | • Impression of the project and how it worked • Perspective on the process of WBLGs as an implementation strategy • Use of guidance at site during/after • Future sustainability of practice change and/or reach/embedment of guidance into practice |