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Table 2 Description and methods of measurement for the process evaluation

From: Developing a practice guideline for the occupational health services by using a community of practice approach: a process evaluation of the development process

Process outcome

Description

Method of measurement

Recruitment

Procedures used to approach and attract CoP members

Administrative data, emails

Reach

The proportion of the CoP members that participates in the meetings

Attendance form, emails

Context

Aspects of the larger social, political, and economic environment that can influence the development process

Observation questionnaire

Satisfaction

The perception of the CoP members that the development process is satisfactory and agreeable

Questionnaire

Feasibility

The extent to which the development process can be successfully used or carried out in this particular setting

Questionnaire

Fidelity

The extent to which the CoP meetings are delivered as planned by the project-team.

Observation, minutes of meetings

  1. Note. Adapted from Linnan et al. and Proctor and et al. [32]