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Table 1 TIDieR Framework [23] Intervention Description

From: A cluster randomised controlled trial, process and economic evaluation of quality improvement collaboratives aligned to a national audit to improve the care for people with diabetes (EQUIPD): study protocol

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1

Brief name

Provide the name or a phrase that describes the intervention

National Audit Quality Improvement Collaborative

2

Why: Describe any rationale, theory, or goal of the elements essential to the intervention

The development of commitment and informational appraisal to select actions, resonating with the theory of organisational readiness for change [17]

3

What materials: Describe any physical or informational materials used in the intervention, including those provided to participants or used in intervention delivery or in training of intervention providers

The workshop includes slides to increase the coherence and cognitive participation of the target behaviours described in the logic model. These were supported by online materials to support participants to identify influences upon participation using the Theoretical Domains Framework, align these influences to actions and to identify stakeholder influence and interest

4

What procedures: Describe each of the procedures, activities, and/or processes used in the intervention, including any enabling or support activities

The intervention is described in a manual

The active ingredients are described in the logic model

5

Who provided: For each category of intervention provider (e.g. psychologist, nursing assistant), describe their expertise, background and any specific training given

National Diabetes Audit Quality Improvement Lead, the DiabetesUK Engagement Lead, the National Diabetes Audit Clinical Lead and clinicians with expertise in improvement and insulin pump use

6

How: Describe the modes of delivery (e.g. face-to-face or by some other mechanism, such as internet or telephone) of the intervention and whether it was provided individually or in a group

Virtual delivery through MS teams and using Google JamBoard

7

Where: Describe the type(s) of location(s) where the intervention occurred, including any necessary infrastructure or relevant features

Virtual delivery through MS teams and using Google JamBoard

8

When and how much: Describe the number of times the intervention was delivered and over what period of time including the number of sessions, their schedule, and their duration, intensity or dose

Two virtual workshops (6 h in total), two virtual outreach sessions (30 min in total) and 12 facilitated, virtual meetings (1 h each)

Participants are expected to attend eight facilitated, virtual meetings

9

Tailoring: If the intervention was planned to be personalised, titrated or adapted, then describe what, why, when, and how

Not applicable

Note: Tailoring work is undertaken by intervention participants