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Table 2 Data collection strategies

From: A pragmatic implementation research study for In Our DNA SC: a protocol to identify multi-level factors that support the implementation of a population-wide genomic screening initiative in diverse populations

Strategy

Description

Frequency

Type of data

Use (aim)

Data dashboard

• Recruitment messages sent

• Declined

• Non-response

• Expressed interest

• Enrolled

• Samples collected

• Re-collection needed

• Results sent to Helix

• Demographics (age, sex, race, ethnicity, education, income, area of residence)

Ongoing

Quantitative

Aim 1

Participant interviews

Semi-structured interview guide to qualitatively assess the experience of individuals who are part of In Our DNA SC

Every 6-months throughout the duration of the program

Qualitative

Aim 1

Use of training materials

• View pre-recorded training materials

• Download brochures and handouts

During the training period for sites (pre-implementation)

Quantitative

Aim 2

Use of community-facing educational materials

Review of the utility of community-facing educational materials

Every 6-months throughout the duration of the program

Quantitative

Aim 2

Implementation site logs

Tracking of technical assistance calls with implementation sites; coded with CFIR to track facilitators and barriers

Weekly meetings

Quantitative (open-ended questions)

Aim 1, 2

Site readiness survey

Assessment of readiness for implementation and perceptions of the program using AIM, IAM, and FIM

Pre-implementation

Quantitative (open-ended questions)

Aim 1, 2

Work group logs

Tracking of working group meetings and progress; coded using CFIR to track facilitators and barriers

Weekly meetings

Quantitative (open-ended questions)

Aim 3

Adaptation logs

Tracking of changes made throughout the course of implementation and outcomes associated with change

Ongoing/as adaptations are made

Quantitative (open-ended questions)

Aim 4

Research coordinator logs

Tracking of questions and technical assistance needs from patients, clinicians, providers, implementation teams

Ongoing

Quantitative

Aim 1, 2

Check-in surveys

Periodic surveys sent to work group members to capture the experience and provide barriers and facilitators using RE-AIM framework

Pre-launch of a new phase of the program

Quantitative (open-ended questions)

Aim 3