Table 1 CFIR domains and relevant study measures

Intervention characteristics

Relative advantage of device over usual practice

Use of device (design and complexity)

Perceptions of hospital healthcare professional, GPs and patients regarding use of the device (qualitative interviews)

Non-participant observation

Outer setting

Importance as perceived by wider secondary and primary care stakeholders

Promotion of use of the device from clinical and administrative directors/leaders within the participating hospital and general practices

Perceptions of hospital healthcare professionals, GPs and patients regarding potential of the device (qualitative interviews)

Occurrence of medication error (quantitative analysis of medication information)

Non-participant observation

Inner setting

Readiness for change, quality of communication and teamwork within the participating hospital and general practices

Perceptions of hospital healthcare professionals, GPs and IT staff (qualitative interviews)

Non-participant observation

Individual characteristics

Knowledge, beliefs and motivation of individuals involved in the study

Perceptions of hospital healthcare professionals, patients and GPs (qualitative interviews)

Implementation process

Establishing a plan for evaluation on a larger scale

Methods to engage relevant individuals

Perceptions of hospital healthcare professionals, patients, GPs and IT staff (qualitative interviews)

Non-participant observation