Table 1 Phases of the Mini-AFTERc pilot trial
Phase | Overview of procedures |
|---|---|
Phase 1: Preparatory | • Development of SBCN intervention training programme • Delivery of training programme via a workshop for consenting SBCN in intervention centres • Development and testing of Mini-AFTERc smartphone application |
Phase 2: Intervention delivery and data collection | • Screening and recruitment of patients at all centres • Intervention delivery at intervention centres • Collection of patient demographic and outcome data via smartphone app at baseline and 3 follow-up time points • Semi-structured interviews with SBCNs and sample of patient participants |
Phase 3: Evaluation | • Statistical analysis of outcome data • Fidelity analysis of SBCNs adherence to intervention • Use of NPT in analysis of patient and nurse semi-structured interviews • Trial evaluation following the ADePT process |