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ArticlePilot and feasibility studies2023

Development and pilot testing of the 2019 Canadian Abortion Provider Survey.

Regina M Renner, Madeleine Ennis, Mahan Maazi, Sheila Dunn, Wendy V Norman, Janusz Kaczorowski, Edith Guilbert

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Regina M RennerDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of British Columbia, Suite 930, 1125 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC Canada, V6Z 2K8, Canada. regina.renner@ubc.ca.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7988-0877
Madeleine EnnisDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of British Columbia, Suite 930, 1125 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC Canada, V6Z 2K8, Canada.
Mahan MaaziContraception and Abortion Research Team, Women's Health Research Institute, BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre, 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC Canada, V6H 3N1, Canada.
Sheila DunnContraception and Abortion Research Team, Women's Health Research Institute, BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre, 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC Canada, V6H 3N1, Canada.
Wendy V NormanContraception and Abortion Research Team, Women's Health Research Institute, BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre, 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC Canada, V6H 3N1, Canada.
Janusz KaczorowskiContraception and Abortion Research Team, Women's Health Research Institute, BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre, 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC Canada, V6H 3N1, Canada.
Edith GuilbertContraception and Abortion Research Team, Women's Health Research Institute, BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre, 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC Canada, V6H 3N1, Canada.

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Canadian Institutes of Health Research and Public Health Agency of Canada Chair in Applied Public Health Research 2014-2024Canadian Institutes of Health Research and Public Health Agency of Canada Chair in Applied Public Health Research CPP-329455-107837CIHR PJT - 162201
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Abstract

backgroundSubstantial changes in abortion care regulations, available medications and national clinical practice guidelines have occurred since a 2012 national Canadian Abortion Provider Survey (CAPS). We developed and piloted the CAPS 2019 survey instrument to explore changes of the abortion provider workforce, their clinical care as well as experiences with stigma and harassment.

methodsWe undertook development and piloting in three phases: (1) development of the preliminary survey sections and questions based on the 2012 survey instrument, (2) content validation and feasibility of including certain content aspects via a modified Delphi Method with panels of clinical and research experts, and (3) pilot testing of the draft survey for face validity and clarity of language; assessing usability of the web-based Research Electronic Data Capture platform including the feasibility of complex skip pattern functionality. We performed content analysis of phase 2 results and used a general inductive approach to identify necessary survey modifications.

resultsIn phase 1, we generated a survey draft that reflected the changes in Canadian abortion care regulations and guidelines and included questions for clinicians and administrators providing first and second trimester surgical and medical abortion. In phase 2, we held 6 expert panel meetings of 5-8 participants each representing clinicians, administrators and researchers to provide feedback on the initial survey draft. Due to the complexity of certain identified aspects, such as interdisciplinary collaboration and interprovincial care delivery differences, we revised the survey sections through an iterative process of meetings and revisions until we reached consensus on constructs and questions to include versus exclude for not being feasible. In phase 3, we made minor revisions based on pilot testing of the bilingual, web-based survey among additional experts chosen to be widely representative of the study population. Demonstrating its feasibility, we included complex branching and skip pattern logic so each respondent only viewed applicable questions based on their prior responses.

conclusionsWe developed and piloted the CAPS 2019 survey instrument suitable to explore characteristics of a complex multidisciplinary workforce, their care and experience with stigma on a national level, and that can be adapted to other countries.

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Abortion, InducedDelphi approachHealth workforceInternetPilot studiesSurveys and questionnaires

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PMCPMC10034882

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