Fidelity and moderating factors in complex interventions: a case study of a continuum of care program for frail elderly people in health and social care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prior studies measuring fidelity of complex interventions have mainly evaluated adherence, and not taken factors affecting adherence into consideration. A need for studies that clarify the concept of fidelity and the function of factors moderating fidelity has been emphasized. The aim of the study was to systematically evaluate implementation fidelity and possible factors influencing fidelity of a complex care continuum intervention for frail elderly people.

Methods

The intervention was a systematization of the collaboration between a nurse with geriatric expertise situated at the emergency department, the hospital ward staff, and a multi-professional team with a case manager in the municipal care services for older people. Implementation was evaluated between Sep

SUBMITTER: Hasson H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3342887 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature