Table 1 Evaluation method of the project ‘Don’t Forget The Mouth!’ (DFTM!)
Characteristic | Defined as | Level of implementation | Tools | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fidelity | Extent to which the project DFTM! was implemented as intended | Macro | Semi-structured interviews | Inclusion of oral health care Inclusion of screening-referral tool in the organization of the care |
Meso | Questionnaires | Attendance of the health care professionals to national and regional meetings | ||
Micro | Semi-structured interviews | The community-dwelling frail older people participate in the screening of the oral health (i.e., prepared to let the oral health been screened) | ||
Dose (delivered) | Extent the project DFTM! was offered | Macro | Questionnaires Semi-structured interviews | Planning the practical oral health care course Planning the project DFTM! |
Meso | Questionnaires Screening-referral tool | Frequency of use of the screening-referral tool | ||
Dose (received) | The amount of engagement to the project DFTM! | Micro | Screening-referral tool | The community-dwelling frail older people actively participate in the screening of the oral health (i.e., the screening-referral tool is filled out) |
Adaptation | The fitting of the method of the project DFTM! into practice | Macro | Questionnaires | Organizing dental home visits Organizing the practical oral health care course |
Meso | Questionnaires and semi-structured interviews | Collaborations with health care professionals in a different discipline | ||
Micro | Screening-referral tool | Daily oral hygiene care observation | ||
Reach | The extent to which the project DFTM! was delivered | Macro | Questionnaires | Giving the practical oral health care course to home care workers |
Meso | Questionnaires and semi-structured interviews | Interprofessional collaborations with health care professionals in a different discipline Daily oral hygiene care assistance | ||
Micro | Screening-referral tool and semi-structured interviews | Daily oral hygiene care Referral to an oral health care professional |