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Table 1 Data sets used, related to each component of the process evaluation framework

From: Process evaluation of a cluster randomised intervention in Swedish primary care: using care managers in collaborative care to improve care quality for patients with depression

Key component

Description

Data sources

Context

Contextual factors of importance for if and how the intervention was implemented

3 focus groups with care managers during the intervention (n = 8)

5 focus groups with GPs during and after the intervention (n = 29)

Field notes from research team/facilitators

Notes from meetings (e.g. with PCC managers)

Field notes and documents from the care manager training

Observations from care manager tour (care manager and colleagues/manager at the PHCC)

Implementation

What the intervention consisted of and how it was delivered

Weekly newsletters

Notes from peer support meetings

Field notes during the intervention period

Reports from PCCs

Mechanisms of impact

Study group responses to and interactions with the intervention

3 Focus groups with care managers (n = 8)

5 Focus groups with GPs (n = 29)

Notes from peer support meetings

Field notes from meetings with facilitators

Notes from research group meetings

Documents from the training of care managers

Field notes from care manager tour