Protocol for process evaluation of CIVIC randomised controlled trial: Community-based InterVentions to prevent serIous Complications following spinal cord injury in Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

People with spinal cord injuries in low-income and middle-income countries are highly vulnerable to life-threatening complications in the period immediately after discharge from hospital. We are conducting a randomised controlled trial in Bangladesh to determine whether all-cause mortality at 2 years can be reduced if health professionals regularly ring and visit participants in their homes following discharge. We will conduct a process evaluation alongside the trial to explain the trial results and determine the feasibility of scaling this intervention up in low-income and middle-income countries if it is found to be effective.

Methods and analysis

Our process evaluation is based on the Realist and Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation and Maintenance

SUBMITTER: Hossain MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6082451 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature