Enhancing and assessing fidelity in the TANDEM (Tailored intervention for ANxiety and DEpression Management in COPD) trial: development of methods and recommendations for research design.

ABSTRACT: Development of complex interventions for management of chronic conditions has become increasingly common, with guidance now provided. Fidelity (whether the intervention is designed, delivered and received as intended) is critical to understanding if, and how an intervention works (or not). However, methods for achieving this are still evolving. This study describes the methods used in the TANDEM trial - a large multicentre study evaluating the impact of a cognitive behavioural intervention preceding routine pulmonary rehabilitation for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and anxiety and or depression. Results for enhancement and training aspects of fidelity, are presented. Using the National Institute for Health Behaviour Change Consortium (NIH BCC) framework of fidelity, a s

SUBMITTER: L S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9171991 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature