Point of Care Testing Trial Report - Executive Summary
IV. Evaluation of the POCT Trial Implementation
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An evaluation of the PoCT Trial in terms of process, implementation and structure, focusing on quality, efficiency and satisfaction was undertaken.
Participants representing four key groups associated with the Trial were interviewed by an independent researcher. A rating scale was used to assess responses and a descriptive analysis was undertaken with the key themes identified from the qualitative questions.
Key findings
- respondents were very satisfied with the communication processes and information provided to participants during the Trial
- communication was seen as playing a key role in the management structure
- reports and documentation were provided in a timely manner and thought to be of very high quality
- the management structure was seen to be effective and the teams staffed appropriately. However, concerns were raised that the Evaluation Team was understaffed and more staff were needed at the developmental stages of the Trial
- the Trial Design was seen as being inadequate in a number of areas.
- respondents thought the Trial was well managed, ran smoothly and was a valuable piece of research for Point of Care Testing in Australian general practice.
