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Table 2 Phases of the practice facilitation intervention

From: Using practice facilitation to improve alcohol-related care in primary care: a mixed-methods pilot study protocol

Phase

Acceptability/Feasibility assessment

Active implementation

Post-implementation

Study aim

Aim 2

Aim 3

Aim 3

Time

4 months

5 months

3-, 6-, 12-months post Active Implementation

Description

Facilitator identifies & meets with Clinic Champion(s) who helps recruit & present study to PC staff/providers (2 months)

Present facilitation ideas and materials to small group of PC staff/providers; assess acceptability & feasibility of the refined practice facilitation (1–2 months)

Modify intervention in preparation for Aim 3 full clinic pilot

Deliver the finalized practice facilitation

Weekly or biweekly meetings between the facilitator and PC staff/providers over 5 months

Measure & analyze implementation outcomes at 3-, 6-, and 12-months post active implementation

Analyze effectiveness outcomes at 12-months post active implementation