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Table 3 Study measures

From: Integration of a task strengthening strategy for hypertension management into HIV care in Nigeria: a cluster randomized controlled trial study protocol

Construct

Measures

Data source

Timing of administration

Pre-implementation phase

 Intervention characteristics

• Organizational readiness to change (12-item Evidence Scale)

• Steering committee and staff surveys

Baseline

 Inner setting

• Implementation Climate Scale

• Implementation Leadership Scale

• Organizational Culture domain of the Organizational Social Context Scale

• Semi-structured interviews with Key Stakeholders

• Steering committee and staff surveys

Baseline

 Implementation process

• External Change Agent Support tool (3-item tool)

• Organizational Readiness to Change Assessment (Facilitation Scale-8 item)

• Steering committee and staff surveys

Baseline

Implementation phase

 Systolic BP reduction (primary outcome)

• Automated BP Monitor (according to WHO guidelines)

• Participant characteristics

• Clinic patient medical records

Baseline and 12 months

 Adoption of TASSH (secondary outcome)

• CVD Risk Assessment

• Lifestyle Counseling

• Medication Titration

• Nurse interviews and questionnaires

• Attendance log sheet patient visits

12 months

Post-implementation phase

 Sustainability of TASSH (secondary outcome)

• CVD Risk Assessment

• Lifestyle Counseling

• Medication Titration

• Nurse interviews and questionnaires

• Attendance log sheet patient visits

24 months