From: A method to reduce imbalance for site-level randomized stepped wedge implementation trial designs
Site characteristic | Median and range of sample (n = 9) | Median and range of VA facilities nationally (n = 118) |
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All-Employee Survey item on psychological safety | 3.67 (3.55–3.83) | 3.67 (3.36–3.97) |
Number of BHIP teams previously established | 4 (1–7) | 3 (0–16) |
Number of patients seen in general mental health clinics in the prior year | 8351 (2239–26,115) | 7976 (1477–29,166) |
Percentage of primary care patients seen in integrated primary care/mental health teams | 7.78% (2.03%–12.79%) | 7.24% (1.82%–13.20%) |
Percentage of clinic visits conducted via telephone | 18% (9%–29%) | 16% (3%–87%) |
VA geographic region, n (%) | ||
Region 1 | 0 (0%) | 28 (23.73%) |
Region 2 | 3 (33.33%) | 33 (27.97%) |
Region 3 | 3 (33.33%) | 35 (29.66%) |
Region 4 | 3 (33.33%) | 22 (18.64%) |
Rural, n (%) | 1 (11.11%) | 20 (16.95%) |
VA facility complexity, n (%) | ||
Complexity 1a (most complex) | 1 (11.11%) | 34 (28.81%) |
Complexity 1b | 2 (22.22%) | 18 (15.25%) |
Complexity 1c | 3 (33.33%) | 20 (16.95%) |
Complexity 2 | 1 (11.11%) | 21 (17.80%) |
Complexity 3 (least complex) | 2 (22.22%) | 25 (21.19%) |