Table 2 Set of covariates
Covariates | Level of analysis | Description | Instrument | Respondents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Randomisation group | Cluster level | Group in which the team was randomised. | Structured questionnaire | Study coordinator |
Patient group | Cluster level | Patient group for which the care pathway is being developed. | Structured questionnaire | Study coordinator |
Team size | Cluster level | Number of individuals in the team. | Team membership list | Study coordinator |
Hospital characteristics | Cluster level | - Number of beds | Structured questionnaire | Study coordinator |
- Patient volume | ||||
- Teaching status | ||||
- Dedicated ward or not | ||||
Team tenure | Cluster level | Average number of years that the team members are part of the team. | Structured questionnaire | Team members |
Individual characteristics of the team member | Individual level | - Age and gender | Structured questionnaire | Team members |
- Professional group of team member | ||||
- % of working time | ||||
- Years of experience with the patient group | ||||
- Years of being a team member | ||||
- Has the team member a leading role within the team |