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Table 5 Final set of TARS items

From: From theory to 'measurement' in complex interventions: Methodological lessons from the development of an e-health normalisation instrument

Q.

NPT

Final Tars Items

1.

CA-CI

The ehealth system is adequately resourced financially

2.

CA-CI

Sufficient organizational effort has gone into supporting the ehealth system

3.

CA-CI

The ehealth system is a different way of working

4.

CA-CI

The rewards of using the ehealth system outweighs the effort

5.

CA-CI

Government policy initiatives are supportive of this ehealth system

6.

CA-CI

This ehealth system is technically and organisationally compatible with other systems and agencies that we are required to work with

7.

CA-CI

This ehealth system fits in with the priorities and challenges of our organisation

8.

CA-CI

This organisation has a culture that is supportive of change

9.

CA-CI

There is a culture in this organisation of involving staff in planning and development

10.

CA-SSW

Using the ehealth system makes me feel autonomous in my work

11.

CA-SSW

Using the ehealth system requires co-operation with other staff

12.

CA-SSW

The workload involved in using the ehealth system is manageable

13.

CA-SSW

In using the ehealth system, the allocation of work between individuals is appropriate

14.

CA-SSW

The skills I have are appropriate for using the ehealth system

15.

CA-SSW

The skills needed to use the ehealth system are easily learned

16.

CA-RI

I have confidence that using the ehealth system does not put patients at risk

17.

CA-RI

Using the ehealth system is an efficient use of time

18.

CA-RI

In using the ehealth system, responsibilities are divided between individuals appropriately

19.

CA-RI

In using the ehealth system, I understand my accountability for my work

20.

CA-RI

In using the ehealth system, I understand my liability for my practice

21.

CA-RI

Technical back-up in using the ehealth system is available if I need it

22.

CA-RI

I believe there is good evidence about the clinical effectiveness of using the ehealth system

23.

CA-IW

There is some flexibility in how the ehealth system can be used

24.

CA-IW

Using the ehealth system leads to positive outcomes for patients

25.

CA-IW

Using the ehealth system involves the right amount of time spent with patients (on the telephone)

26.

CA-IW

In using the ehealth system, the quality of professional and patient interaction is good

27.

CA-IW

The ehealth system is easy to use

28.

Coherence

The staff who work here have a shared understanding of what the system is for and how it is to be used

29.

Cognitive Participation

The staff here are committed to making the system work

30.

Reflexive Monitoring

There are ongoing mechanisms for monitoring and appraising how this ehealth system is used