Special ArticleHow to Perform a Preplanned Process Evaluation for Complex Interventions in Geriatric Medicine: Exemplified With the Process Evaluation of a Complex Falls-Prevention Program for Community-Dwelling Frail Older Fallers
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Previous Process Evaluations
We performed a literature search revealing previous studies performing process evaluations for complex interventions. Several studies performed a feasibility analysis of the intervention, studying barriers and facilitators to fine tune the intervention or improve implementation.5, 6 Measures determining feasibility include performance of the program according to protocol (timing and duration of assessments, number and type of protocol deviations), nature of recommendations and referrals from
Example: Process Evaluation of a Complex Fall-Prevention Program
We preplanned a process evaluation for our newly developed fall-prevention program, based on the components described previously. Table 2 shows the variables operationalizing the process components for our study. Because of the frailty of our population, we tried to assess as many variables as possible with simple questionnaires or registration forms. In addition, we performed short semistructured interviews among participants and instructors to gather information about their experiences and
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Author M.F.R. and M.C.F contributed equally as first author.