Table 4.

Intervention Content and Delivery Adaptations across the Replicating Effective Programs Phases

Intervention Content and Delivery AdaptationsReplicating Effective Programs Phases
Preconditions Phase
Selection of intervention contentStakeholder input prioritizes mental and physical health contentSelected TTIM curriculum based on inclusion of diabetes self-management and mental health focus
Specification of core elements for delivery of SMAsStakeholder input prioritizes patients selecting topics, peer mentors, and involvement of behavioral health professionalsSelected TTIM based on inclusion of peer educators
Pre-implementation Phase
Content adaptations: reordering elements and adjusting timingRepackaged and reordered content into 6 2-hour modules (vs original 12, 1-hour modules)Divided content and training material for standardized versus patient-driven SMA conditions.Adjusted timing to fit experience of interventionists
In patient-driven condition, provided instructions for reordering content to fit cohort-specific preferencesIn standardized condition, manual provides instructions on duration of each topic; patient-driven manual provides suggested time only
Content adaptations: removing elementsRemoved ongoing TTIM illness management phaseChanged TTIM manual language to focus more on a primary care population rather than SMI populationLess focus on serious mental illness, with now-optional mental health elements
Content adaptations: adding and substituting elementsGeneral stress and coping module substituted for primary care population in lieu of Diabetes and Serious Mental Illness modulePROs and instructions for addressing PROs as part of tailoring content to patients addedTranslation of TTIM instructor's manual and patient handbook to Spanish
Emphasized medical management of diabetesUpdated stress management tips with infographic from the American Heart Association “Fight Stress with Healthy Habits”
Added 1:1 visits with prescribing provider for medical managementIn patient-driven condition, behavioral health provider and peer mentor instructions addedUp-to-date diabetes management, nutrition, and physical activity content substituted
Delivery adaptations: personnelDelivered by practice staff: health educators, behavioral health providers, peer mentors (differs by condition)Added PharmD as eligible for prescribing provider
Implementation Phase
Content adaptations: packaging and visual appealUse of icons and text formatting to guide reader through use of the instructor's manualProfessional graphic design for visuals for patient handbook and PowerPoint slidesDeveloped two versions of instructor manual based on study condition (standardized vs patient-driven SMA)
Practice facilitation adaptationsExpanded beyond initial 5 planned sessions to meet practices' needs for additional supportDeveloped system to prioritized practice facilitation outreach based on practice implementation progress
Training adaptationsOffered remote and multiday trainings in addition to full-day in person trainingsIncorporated role play into trainingsGroup facilitation instructions added
  • PRO, patient-reported outcomes; SMA, shared medical appointments; TTIM, targeted training in illness management; SMI, serious mental illness.