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ArticleImplementation science communications2022

Perceived communication effectiveness in implementation strategies: a measurement scale.

Xiaoquan Zhao, Heather Toronjo, Cameron C Shaw, Amy Murphy, Faye S Taxman

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Article in Implementation science communications, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Xiaoquan ZhaoDepartment of Communication, George Mason University, 3D6, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA, 22030, USA. xzhao3@gmu.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0264-6262
Heather ToronjoCenter for Advancing Correctional Excellence, Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University, Arlington, USA.
Cameron C ShawCenter for Advancing Correctional Excellence, Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University, Arlington, USA.
Amy MurphyCenter for Advancing Correctional Excellence, Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University, Arlington, USA.
Faye S TaxmanCenter for Advancing Correctional Excellence, Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University, Arlington, USA.

Funding

Yale Clinical and Translational Science Award (U Component)UL1TR001863 · NCATS · YALE UNIVERSITY · PI John H. Krystal, LUCILA OHNO-MACHADO · 2016 to 2026
$102.9M
Technical Assistance CoreU2CDA050097 · NIDA · GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY · PI Todd David Molfenter · 2019 to 2026
$37.0M
HEAL Accelerator: Leveraging Partnerships and Targeted Dissemination to Advance UptakeOT2OD034479 · OD · GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY · PI TAXMAN, FAYE S · 2022 to 2023
$5.6M
NCATS NIH HHS UL1 TR001863NIDA NIH HHS U2C DA050097NIDA NIH HHS U2CDA050097NIH HHS OT2 OD034479
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCommunication-based activities and products (i.e., training programs, webinars) are a critical component of implementation strategies that relay information to various audiences. Audience perceptions of communication effectiveness contribute important insight into the processes and mechanisms through which an implementation effort may succeed or fail. To advance research on this front, a psychometrically sound instrument for measuring perceived communication effectiveness (PCE) is needed.

methodsAn expert panel identified the theoretical foundations and conceptual domains of PCE and drafted preliminary items. Five focus groups of correctional professionals who had recently completed an implementation leadership training reviewed the items and provided feedback for refinement. Revised items were then included in a survey-based evaluation of an ongoing eLearning curriculum designed to improve the practices used by front-line probation officers in supervising individuals in the field. The factorial structure of a final 6-item scale as well as its convergent, divergent, and predictive validity was evaluated using data from the evaluation surveys (N

resultsConfirmatory factor analysis of the final scale of PCE demonstrated adequate fit. PCE was strongly correlated with measures of implementation outcomes (acceptability, r = .819, p < .001; appropriateness, r = .809, p < .001; and feasibility, r = .754, p < .001), yet uncorrelated with a scale of need to evaluate (r = - .051, p = .422), demonstrating both convergent and divergent validities. The predictive validity of PCE was evidenced by significant associations between PCE and key training outcomes, including perceived staff use of evidence-based practices (β = .230, p < .05), agency climate (β = .261, p < .05), and value concordance (β = .209, p < .05), after controlling for baseline values and other confounders.

conclusionsThe PCE scale is psychometrically sound and can be a useful tool for gauging audience receptivity to and the potential impact of communication-based implementation activities and products.

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CommunicationImplementation strategiesMeasurementPerceived effectiveness

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PMID35395790
PMCPMC8991666

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