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Table 1 Methodology of each aim of the study

From: Acceptability and fidelity of a psychosocial intervention (PROACTIVE) for older adults with depression in a basic health unit in São Paulo, Brazil: a qualitative study

Aims

Method of data Collected

Data Analysis

Participants

Data collection method

Health workers’ fidelity to the intervention protocol

Field observation notes, checklist form, audio recording of the sessions

Comparisons of field notes with checklist, report

Health workers and older adult participants

Non-participant observation

Acceptability of the psychosocial intervention from the viewpoint of older adult participants

Structured questionnaire

Thematic analysis (Deductive thematic analysis)

Older adult participants

Individual Interview

Perceptions of the psychosocial intervention by the health workers

Notes, recording, and transcription

Thematic analysis (Deductive thematic analysis)

Health workers

Focus Group