Table 1 Implementation outcomes and determinants of the TEACH pilot study
Implementation outcome/determinant | Question | Measurement tool/procedure | Data analyses |
|---|---|---|---|
Dose delivered | To what degree were e-learning course modules completed? | e-Learning platform metrics | Module completion % |
Fidelity (adherence) | What proportion of participants successfully completed the e-learning course? | e-Learning platform metrics | % of registered participants who successfully completed the e-Learning course |
Acceptability | How satisfied were participants with the e-learning course? | Process evaluation survey; interviews | Descriptive statistics; thematic analysis |
Feasibility | To what extent was the e-learning course easy and convenient to complete? | e-Learning metrics; interviews | # of days to complete the course; thematic analysis |
Compatibility (appropriateness) | To what extent does the e-learning course fit with the mission, priorities, and values of the ECE profession? | Process evaluation survey; interviews | Descriptive statistics; thematic analysis |
Complexity | To what extent was the e-Learning course difficult or easy to complete? | e-Learning platform metrics; process evaluation survey; interviews | M score across all module knowledge assessments; descriptive statistics; thematic analysis |
Self-efficacy | How did participants perceive their ability to achieve e-learning course outcomes? | Process evaluation survey | Descriptive statistics |
Context | What were the barriers and facilitators for completing the course? | Process evaluation survey; interviews | Descriptive statistics; thematic analysis |
Perceived effectiveness | To what extent did the e-learning course increase participants’ knowledge about physical activity and sedentary behaviour? To what extent did the e-learning course design/method of delivery help them achieve learning outcomes? | Process evaluation survey; interviews | Descriptive statistics; thematic analysis |
Perceived benefits | To what degree did participants feel the e-learning course was advantageous for their professional development? | Process evaluation survey; interviews | Descriptive statistics; thematic analysis |
Motivation | What motivated participants to complete the course? To what extent did completing the course influence their interest in the topic? | Process evaluation survey; interviews | Descriptive statistics; thematic analysis |
Tension for change | To what degree did participants feel current ECE educational opportunities in physical activity and sedentary behavior were lacking? | Interviews | Thematic analysis |
Relative priority | To what extent did participants feel the e-learning course was important for those in their profession? | Process evaluation survey; interviews | Descriptive statistics; thematic analysis |