Table 2

Summary of quantitative data collection

Data typeSourceMode of collection
Process indicators

  • Number of patients recruited and retained throughout the intervention.

  • Number of visits by the patients.

  • Number of treatment plans generated.

  • Concordance between the doctor and EDSS generated treatment plan.

  • Number of SMSs sent to patients.

  • Number of SMSs bounced back.

Stored in the m-Power central serverCaptured automatically by the EDSS and transferred to central server
Implementation fidelity
Training.OSCE
Delivery.Observation assessmentChecklist, NCC activity diaries
Receipt.Exit interview with patientsQuestionnaire

  • EDSS, electronic decision support system; NCC, nurse care coordinator; OSCE, objective structured clinical examination; SMS, short messaging service.