Table 3 Summary of the feasibility of fidelity measurement methods
Recommended tools and methods | Resource intense methods | Methods that added least value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Data collection | Mentoring CRF Intervention CRF Clinical notes | Arranging interviews Fidelity visits | Interviews |
Data analysis | Triangulation of intervention delivery records Comparison with a benchmark | Triangulation Interview analysis | Interview analysis |
Fidelity assessment | Fidelity checklist Intervention CRF Clinical notes | Fidelity visits | Interviews |
Identifying factors affecting fidelity | Clinical notes Mentor CRFs Mapping against CFIF framework | Interview analysis Reviewing clinical notes | Interviews |