Dealing with daily challenges in dementia (deal-id study): process evaluation of the experience sampling method intervention ‘Partner in Sight’ for spousal caregivers of people with dementia

Figures & data

Table 1. Components and subcomponents of process evaluation and ways of measurement.

Components and subcomponents	Operationalization	Measurement Da | Qi | Qli | Qp | Ili
Sampling quality
– Recruitment and randomization	Number of caregivers approached	X
	Number of caregivers randomized	X
	Reasons for refusal	X
– Barriers and facilitators for recruitment	Information from clinicians/dementia case managers regarding recruitment procedure	X
– Reach	Number of caregivers from different institutions	X
Intervention quality
– Relevance and feasibility	Experiences with intervention	X X
	(program content, program structure, advantages for participants)
	Experiences with ESM in general
	(ESM device, ESM content, ESM structure)	X X
– Performance according to protocol	Total duration of intervention	X
	Reasons for variance in intervention period	X
	Duration and structure of feedback sessions	X
	Compliance	X

Da = data recorded by researchers during intervention period, Qi = questionnaire completed by participant per intervention contact, Qli = questionnaire completed by participant during last intervention contact, Qp = questionnaire completed by participant during post-intervention assessment, Ili = semi-structured interview conducted by coach during last intervention contact.

Figure 1. Study flowchart.