Table 3 Summary of primary and secondary outcome measures, hypotheses and analysis methods planned in the study
Variable/task | Hypothesis/target | Outcome measure | Method of analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
Primary | |||
Recruitment | Study will recruit 24 participants | Number of participants | Descriptive statistics |
Retention | Study will retain 75% of sample | Number of participants | Descriptive statistics |
Engagement | The average proportion of completed VLE items will be ≥ 66% | Average proportion of completed VLE items | Descriptive statistics |
Secondary | |||
Knowledge | EG will have improved knowledge scores relative to CG EG will increase knowledge scores EG will maintain knowledge scores | MCQ test | Effect sizes and 95% CIs from repeated measures ANOVA test and Kruskal–Wallis H-test |
Skills | EG will have improved practical skills scores relative to CG EG will increase practical skills scores EG will maintain practical skills scores | OSCE | Effect sizes and 95% CIs from repeated measures ANOVA test and Kruskal–Wallis H-test |
Attitudes | EG will have improved gait-related practice behaviours | Questionnaires: Self-reported knowledge and confidence, practice change, practice change planning, beliefs, semi-structured interviews | Effect sizes and 95% CIs from repeated measures ANOVA test Framework method for qualitative data (Ritchie 2014) |
Satisfaction | EG will demonstrate a high satisfaction rate | Satisfaction questionnaire | Descriptive statistics |