Surveying knowledge, practice and attitudes towards intervention fidelity within trials of complex healthcare interventions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intervention fidelity is the degree to which interventions have been implemented as intended by their developers. Assessing fidelity is crucial for accurate interpretation of intervention effectiveness, but fidelity is often poorly addressed within trials of complex healthcare interventions. The reasons for this are unclear, and information on the use of methods to enhance and assess fidelity in trials of complex interventions remains insufficient. This study aimed to explore the knowledge, practice and attitudes towards intervention fidelity amongst researchers, triallists and healthcare professionals involved with the design and conduct of trials of complex healthcare interventions.

Methods

An online survey consisting of closed and open-ended questions exploring

SUBMITTER: McGee D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6147031 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature