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Table 2 Stages of realist synthesis

From: Strategies for incorporating patient-reported outcomes in the care of people with chronic kidney disease (PRO kidney): a protocol for a realist synthesis

Stage of realist synthesis

Relationship to study objective

Current progress

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