Table 2 Data collection methods for case studies

1. Reconfiguring stroke services

Up to 25, including commissioners and providers of services in GM and other areas considering reconfiguration

Up to 20 h, including planning meetings at Trust level, commissioner and provider meetings, and other relevant decision-making authorities

Up to 100 documents, including meeting minutes, published research, grey literature, local data

2. National guidance for referral for suspected cancer

Up to 25 across two local health economies, including GP practices, clinical networks, and third sector

Up to 40 h, including commissioning meetings, GP training events, service planning meetings

Up to 50 documents, including guidelines, local service planning

3. New virtual clinics within extended network of eye services

Up to 25, including Trust board members, those leading innovation, and staff involved in implementation

Up to 40 h, including board meetings; innovation planning meetings, e.g. steering group; local planning in satellite sites; and shadowing key staff

Up to 50 documents, including meeting minutes, published research, grey literature, local data

Total

75 interviews

100 h

200 documents