Challenges and recommendations for measuring time devoted to implementation and intervention activities in health equity-focused, resource-constrained settings: a qualitative analysis.
Douglas E LevyDeepinder SinghKelly A AschbrennerMadeline E DaviesLeslie Pelton-CairnsGina R KrusePublished in: Implementation science communications (2023)
Passively collected time use data are the least burdensome and should be pursued in research efforts when possible, but should be accompanied by qualitative assessments to ensure the data are an accurate reflection of effort. When workflows are already tracked by active data collection, these are also strong data collection methods. Self-reported time use will be most accurate when questions inquire about "typical" tasks and specific types of patients.