Implementation

Question 1

What is the definition of “fidelity of implementation”?

Answer 1

the degree to which an intervention/ program is implemented in comparison with the original program design

Question 2

What methods exist for studying implementation?

Answer 2

Open-ended interviews; Focus groups; Participant observation; Surveys; Administrative data; Document review

Question 3

Why study implementation?

Answer 3

identifies whether results stemmed from intervention/ treatment, or poor implementation; explain why an innovation succeeded/ failed; id how changes impact outcomes; id patterns b/n implementation and program effectiveness; assist in improving the implementation process/ tools

Question 4

What’s the acronym for the elements of implementation fidelity?

Answer 4

FAQDIPP
Facilitation strategies, Adherence, Quality of implementation, Dose, Innovation complexity, Participant responsiveness, Program differentiation