Stage of realist synthesis | Relationship to study objective | Current progress |
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1. Identify and refine scope and focus of review | Obj. 1: To understand theories that explain how PROs are used | Completed |
2. Create an initial program theory to be tested and refined through evidence | Obj. 1 | Completed |
3.Search for evidence | Obj. 2: To develop a kidney-specific program theory about use of PROs in nephrology that may enhance person-centered care by testing and refining the theory through a realist synthesis of the empirical literature | Initiated |
4. Screen, select, and appraise articles | Obj. 2 | To be completed |
5. Extract and code the data. | Obj. 2 | To be completed |
6. Synthesize extracted evidence and refine program theory | Obj. 2 | To be completed |
7. Develop and disseminate KT products | Obj. 3:To develop knowledge translation (KT) products for kidney practitioners and knowledge users that will facilitate the optimal utilization of PROs in nephrology care. | To be completed |