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Table 1 Feasibility progression criteria employing traffic light indicators

From: A two-arm, randomised feasibility trial using link workers to improve dental visiting in people with severe mental illness: a protocol paper

Criterion

Critical feasibility outcome

Green

Amber

Red

(1) Recruitment rate

Feasibility of being able to recruit 84 participants within a 7-month window

 ≥ 80%

60–79%

 ≤ 59%

(2) Visiting Data

Percentage of participants with available data on dental visiting via self-report or BSA

 ≥ 80%

60–79%

 ≤ 59%

(3) Clinical exam

Percentage of participants completing the dental examination

 ≥ 80%

60–79%

 ≤ 59%

(4) Adherence to intervention

Percentage of participants receiving ≥ 1 intervention sessions during 9-month window

 ≥ 80%

60–79%

 ≤ 59%

(5) Intervention and trial protocol

Qualitative data to understand the acceptability and feasibility of the procedures, assessments, and intervention to inform a full trial and service delivery

(6) Safety of intervention

Monitoring and review of research related serious adverse events (SAEs). The TSC will oversee SAEs across treatment arms. We will discontinue the trial if the intervention or procedures elevate risk