As the main study had a very large amount of data (four times as much as the pilot study), the data analysis in the second step using the modified framework confirmed the validity of the modifications made to Affect in the first step.
Strengths include purposeful sampling across multiple stakeholder groups, including consumers [ 41]; iterative development of an interview schedule informed by pilot testing; and data analysis by a content, as well as methods, expert.
This calculation assumed a standard deviation for the total score of 7.4 (as seen in pilot data), allowed for analysis of covariance (with assumed correlation 0.5), and repeated follow-up measurements at four and eight months (assumed correlation 0.7).
LM and AK were responsible for statistical analysis of pilot data and preparation of statistical analysis plans for the protocol.
HCP and P&C questionnaire design and development, piloting, dissemination and data analysis plan is described.
We will include the pilot interviews in the data analysis.
The EMCAS was conducted by St . Vincents Hospital Melbourne, overseen by a Steering Committee which reviewed interview questions, pilot data collection, national data collection and data analysis phases.
The project was devised and run by St . Vincents Hospital Melbourne, with a Steering Committee reviewing telephone survey questions, pilot data collection, national data collection and data analysis phases.
