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Table 1 Research questions and data collection strategies

From: START-online: acceptability and feasibility of an online intervention for carers of people living with dementia

Question

Data collected

Acceptability:

To what extent the program was suitable, satisfying or attractive to program recipients?

Qualitative feedback via focus groups and survey

Completion rates

Implementation and feasibility:

To what extent the program could be successfully delivered to intended participants?

Qualitative feedback via focus groups and survey

Demand:

To what extent was the program used and/or is likely to be used?

Qualitative feedback via focus groups and survey

Completion rates

Potential effectiveness

Does the program improve outcomes for participants?

Pre-post measures of:

• Depression and anxiety

• Potentially abusive behaviour

• Coping strategies

• Burden

• Quality of life

Qualitative feedback via focus groups and survey