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Table 5 Public health staff perceptions of CARD™ (n = 15)

From: Feasibility of implementation of CARD™ for school-based immunizations in Calgary, Alberta: a cluster trial

Implementation Domain and Item(s)

Mean (SD)a

Acceptability

 I understand the individual components of the CARD system

4.3 (0.5)

 I am willing to try all components of the CARD system

4.3 (0.5)

 I would recommend the CARD system to reduce pain and fear during vaccinations

4.1 (0.7)

 I am likely to continue to use the CARD system in the future

4.0 (0.8)

Appropriateness

 The CARD system is aligned with our organizational goals

4.1 (0.8)

Feasibility

 Management supports my daily efforts in implementing the CARD system

4.3 (0.5)

 I have the support I need from other personnel to implement the CARD system

4.1 (0.6)

 I believe the documentation involved in the CARD system is too time consuming

3.4 (1.1)

 I think it is realistic to continue to use the CARD system in our setting

3.5 (0.9)

Fidelity (compliance and quality of implementation)a

 I am confident in my ability to use the CARD system

4.1 (0.7)

 I believe the CARD system is being used in my unit

4.0 (0.8)

 I believe that the CARD system improves the student experience during vaccinations

3.8 (0.8)

  1. a Data obtained from participant surveys administered during focus group interview; scores range from 1 to 5 (1 = strongly disagree, 2 = disagree, 3 = neutral, 4 = agree, 5 = strongly agree)