A Study Protocol of Realist Evaluation of Palliative Home Care Program for Non-Cancer Patients in Singapore
Introduction: Violet Program (ViP) was developed 'to' address the current home palliative service gap for individuals with life limiting non-cancer conditions residing in the Eastern part of Singapore. While its basic principles and processes have been planned and implemented, how ViP work...
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| author | Milawaty Nurjono Karen Liaw Angel Lee Hubertus Johannes Maria Vrijhoef Lip Hoe Koh Melissa Tan Foong Ling Ng Hong Choon Oh |
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| description | Introduction: Violet Program (ViP) was developed 'to' address the current home palliative service gap for individuals with life limiting non-cancer conditions residing in the Eastern part of Singapore. While its basic principles and processes have been planned and implemented, how ViP works, for whom and in what circumstances are not yet well understood. Therefore, we propose for a realist evaluation (RE) – a theory-based evaluation, to address the current knowledge gaps. Evaluation findings may guide, support further development and broader uptake of ViP. Methods and Analysis: This study will be conducted in three phases: 1. development of initial program theory (IPT), 2. testing of programme theory, and 3. refinement of IPT. First, IPT will be elicited through review of programme documents, scoping review of reviews and in-depth interviews with stakeholders involved in the conceptualization of ViP. Then, a convergent mixed method study will be conducted to assess contexts (C), mechanisms (M) and outcomes (O) to test the IPT through interviews with stakeholders, surveys and analysis of program and administrative databases. Based on findings gathered and through consultation with respective stakeholders, IPT will be refined to highlight what works (outcomes), how (mechanisms) and for whom under what conditions (contexts). |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d956a209c97e4063a9ffc6d43cc0e1282022-12-22T04:39:22ZengUbiquity PressInternational Journal of Integrated Care1568-41562022-10-0122410.5334/ijic.64976056A Study Protocol of Realist Evaluation of Palliative Home Care Program for Non-Cancer Patients in SingaporeMilawaty Nurjono0Karen Liaw1Angel Lee2Hubertus Johannes Maria Vrijhoef3Lip Hoe Koh4Melissa Tan5Foong Ling Ng6Hong Choon Oh7Health Services Research, Changi General Hospital; Centre for Population Health Research & Implementation, Singapore Health Services Pte LtdSt. Andrew’s Community HospitalSt. Andrew’s Community HospitalPanaxea, AmsterdamGeriatric Medicine, Changi General HospitalILTC Integration, Changi General HospitalILTC Integration, Changi General HospitalHealth Services Research, Changi General Hospital; Centre for Population Health Research & Implementation, Singapore Health Services Pte Ltd; Health Services & Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical SchoolIntroduction: Violet Program (ViP) was developed 'to' address the current home palliative service gap for individuals with life limiting non-cancer conditions residing in the Eastern part of Singapore. While its basic principles and processes have been planned and implemented, how ViP works, for whom and in what circumstances are not yet well understood. Therefore, we propose for a realist evaluation (RE) – a theory-based evaluation, to address the current knowledge gaps. Evaluation findings may guide, support further development and broader uptake of ViP. Methods and Analysis: This study will be conducted in three phases: 1. development of initial program theory (IPT), 2. testing of programme theory, and 3. refinement of IPT. First, IPT will be elicited through review of programme documents, scoping review of reviews and in-depth interviews with stakeholders involved in the conceptualization of ViP. Then, a convergent mixed method study will be conducted to assess contexts (C), mechanisms (M) and outcomes (O) to test the IPT through interviews with stakeholders, surveys and analysis of program and administrative databases. Based on findings gathered and through consultation with respective stakeholders, IPT will be refined to highlight what works (outcomes), how (mechanisms) and for whom under what conditions (contexts).https://www.ijic.org/articles/6497palliative carehome care servicesrealist evaluationnon-cancer |
| spellingShingle | Milawaty Nurjono Karen Liaw Angel Lee Hubertus Johannes Maria Vrijhoef Lip Hoe Koh Melissa Tan Foong Ling Ng Hong Choon Oh A Study Protocol of Realist Evaluation of Palliative Home Care Program for Non-Cancer Patients in Singapore International Journal of Integrated Care palliative care home care services realist evaluation non-cancer |
| title | A Study Protocol of Realist Evaluation of Palliative Home Care Program for Non-Cancer Patients in Singapore |
| title_full | A Study Protocol of Realist Evaluation of Palliative Home Care Program for Non-Cancer Patients in Singapore |
| title_fullStr | A Study Protocol of Realist Evaluation of Palliative Home Care Program for Non-Cancer Patients in Singapore |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Study Protocol of Realist Evaluation of Palliative Home Care Program for Non-Cancer Patients in Singapore |
| title_short | A Study Protocol of Realist Evaluation of Palliative Home Care Program for Non-Cancer Patients in Singapore |
| title_sort | study protocol of realist evaluation of palliative home care program for non cancer patients in singapore |
| topic | palliative care home care services realist evaluation non-cancer |
| url | https://www.ijic.org/articles/6497 |
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