Table 3 Suggestions for T-CaST improvement identified during phase 1
From: T-CaST: an implementation theory comparison and selection tool
Category | Theme | Changes made to tool |
|---|---|---|
Purpose | Revise the introduction so that it better highlights benefits of the tool. | - Revised introduction to focus on goals of the tool - Removed reference to appendix from the introduction |
Clarity | Make the tool as succinct as possible. | - Eliminated duplicative information - Used plain language and made information as succinct possible |
Clarify terms and phrases used throughout the tool. | - Removed terms in parentheses and focused on definition of criteria - Revised terms as necessary (e.g., changed the term “familiarity” to “acceptability”) | |
Provide more examples. | - Did not add additional examples between phase 1 and phase 2, though this was addressed after phase 2 | |
Format | Create separate tools tailored for researchers and practitioners. | - Separate tools created for researchers and practitioners |
Create an interactive, web-based version of the tool. | - Noted features that would be desired in a web-based tool - Added links to additional information about D&I theories and frameworks |