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Table 2 Template of casebook characteristics

From: Development, characteristics and impact of quality improvement casebooks: a scoping review

Domain

Category

Options

Development

Approach

Interdisciplinary participants

Collaborative

Iterative steps

Identify strategies

Search for QI initiatives or strategies:

- Indexed databases of published research

- Online

Consult experts or leaders

- Survey

- Interviews/focus groups

Gather detail

Analyse the content of published studies or online reports;

Conduct surveys, interviews or focus groups with QI project representatives or other stakeholders (e.g. patients, family)

Review cases

Ask QI project representatives or others for feedback to refine content and format

Characteristics

Content

Varies by QI topic

Level of application

Individual

Organizational

Regional

Scope

One or more QI strategies

Format

Organize cases by:

- QI topic

- QI strategies

Includes text, graphics, tools

Case

Context (setting, people involved)

Problem

QI strategy details

Anecdotes, quotes or testimonials

Enablers, barriers

Solutions, tips

Delivery

Print or electronic

Shared online or by email

Disseminated via educational workshop

Evaluation

Fidelity

Downloads, self-reported use

Satisfaction

Acceptability, user experiences

Cognitive impact

Knowledge

Attitudes

Self-efficacy

Behavioural impact

Adoption of practice (self-reported, objectively measured)

Organizational impact

Teamwork

Culture

Efficiency

Clinical impact

Safety measures

Clinical outcomes