3. Immersion visit methodology This section outlines the method used to undertake the immersion visit. It details the sample frame, recruitment and interviewing approach, analysis and research limitations. 3.1 Sample Litmus worked with the Ministry and WDHB to develop a sample frame that ensured participation of providers who are involved or engaged in the implementation and delivery of the BSP across the ten implementation areas with a particular focus on: Screening Pathway 4: Colonoscopy; Screening Pathway 5: Alternative investigation; Surveillance; Treatment (refer Table 1), and in quality monitoring across the screening pathway. Table 1: The 10 implementation areas Ten implementation areas Leadership, governance and management District coordination Register Screening Pathway 1: iFOBT kit sent Screening Pathway 2: result Laboratory and Coordination Centre – management of iFOBT kits and results Screening Pathway 3: Pre-assessment Screening Pathway 4: Colonoscopy Screening Pathway 5: Alternative investigation Surveillance Treatment In 30 providers participated in an interview. Table 2 details the interviews undertaken by provider type. Table 2: Sample achieved by provider type Provider type WDHB Other Total Ministry of Health - 4 4 Coordination Centre 5 - 5 Gastroenterologists (GE) 3 1 4 CT Computerised Tomographic 3 - 3 Colonography (CTC)
3. Immersion visit methodology This section outlines the method used to undertake the immersion visit. It details the sample frame, recruitment and interviewing approach, analysis and research limitations. 3.1 Sample Litmus worked with the Ministry and WDHB to develop a sample frame that ensured participation of providers who are involved or engaged in the implementation and delivery of the BSP across the ten implementation areas with a particular focus on: Screening Pathway 4: Colonoscopy; Screening Pathway 5: Alternative investigation; Surveillance; Treatment (refer Table 1), and in quality monitoring across the screening pathway. Table 1: The 10 implementation areas Ten implementation areas Leadership, governance and management District coordination Register Screening Pathway 1: iFOBT kit sent Screening Pathway 2: result – Laboratory and Coordination Centre management of iFOBT kits and results Screening Pathway 3: Pre-assessment Screening Pathway 4: Colonoscopy Screening Pathway 5: Alternative investigation Surveillance Treatment In 30 providers participated in an interview. Table 2 details the interviews undertaken by provider type. Table 2: Sample achieved by provider type Provider type WDHB Other Total Ministry of Health - 4 4 Coordination Centre 5 - 5 Gastroenterologists (GE) 3 1 4 CT Computerised Tomographic Colonography (CTC) 3 - 3
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