Table 1 Summary of objectives, data collection, data analysis and products
| Objectives | Data collection | Data analysis | Products |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Describe the main components of eConsult relevant to the scale-up process in each province |
Grey literature Semi-structured interviews |
Thematic analysis Validation with key stakeholders |
Logic model of eConsult for each province (with variations, if any) Matrix comparing key components of eConsult relevant to the scale-up process across provinces |
| 2. Understand the eConsult scale-up process in each province and compare processes across provinces |
Grey literature (same as Objective 1) Semi-structured interviews (same as Objective 1) Non-participant observations |
Process research approach: narrative summary, visual mapping strategy Validation with key stakeholders Cross-case analysis and validation |
Narrative summary for each province Visual map of key events, decisions and actions in the scale-up process for each province Comparative matrix of scale-up phases across provinces |
| 3. Identify policy issues and strategies to scale-up eConsult in each province |
Observations, semi-structured interviews (same as Objectives 1 and 2) Focus group | Thematic analysis | Policy briefs with a list of policy issues and strategies to support scale-up of eConsult in each province |
| 4. Foster cross-level and cross-jurisdictional learning on scaling up eConsult | Deliberative dialogue (pan-Canadian symposium) | Cross-case analysis and validation | Summary of cross-jurisdictional learning on scale-up process |