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Table 2 Components of the PPC Role: Domains and constructs identified across three stakeholder groups

From: An exploratory case study investigating the implementation of a novel knowledge translation strategy in a pandemic: the Pandemic Practice Champion

CFIR Domain

Construct within Domain

Constructs and Examples

PPC

Manager

HCP

Characteristics of the Intervention

Complexity/Adaptability (include CFIR definition) -

Complexity:

Managers described the PPC as knowledge experts who addressed the complexities of providing clinical care during Covid and implementing a multitude of rapidly changing evidence.

 

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Adaptability and Available for Crisis Management:

Managers described the necessity for the PPC to be able to adapt quickly and use problem solving skills to determine what worked and where they could leverage opportunities.

 

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HCP considered PPC as crisis managers.

 

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Relative advantage

Relative Advantage:

PPC viewed their role as that of a clinical champion, they were subject experts on Covid as well as experts in implementation strategies. This role had a relative advantage over more traditional nurse educators.

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Evidence Strength and quality

Validity of Evidence:

HCP considered the PPC as a resource for staff. They verified quickly changing evidence and enforced information between managers, clinical units and with families.

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Cost

Value Added:

Manager: The PPC were well received by the staff. They provided real time Covid education for HCP. Although the PPC role did not equate to cost savings they were cost effective.

 

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