Table 1

Emergent domains/themes from qualitative focus groups

FRAME categoryNo. of trialsEmergent domain/theme
Contextual modification
 Contextual modification to format of intervention8Adapted part or all of the intervention to be delivered virtually
Content modification
 Tailoring/refining3Adjusted protocols to facilitate delivery of intervention
 Adding elements4Elements added to enhance safety/security of recipient during COVID-19
 Removing or skipping elements3Hands-on pain treatment modalities (e.g., chiropractic care, physical therapy) availability reduced
 Training and evaluation3Trainings conducted remotely rather than in-person
 Modifications to implementation strategies9Recruitment suspended or delayed
Relationship to fidelity
 Core elements of intervention preserved8Intervention delivered as intended
 Core elements of intervention changed2Core elements of “usual care” conditions may have been compromised
Reasons for adapting/modifying
 Sociopolitical5Existing mandates, regulations, and political climate resulting from COVID-19 affected trial
 Organization/setting5Competing demands, variability of COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, organizational transition to virtual care delivery affected trial
 Provider8Provider concerns with safety, inability to deliver usual care, comfort with telehealth affected trial
 Recipient7Patient concerns with safety
FRAME categoryNo. of trialsEmergent domain/theme
Contextual modification
 Contextual modification to format of intervention8Adapted part or all of the intervention to be delivered virtually
Content modification
 Tailoring/refining3Adjusted protocols to facilitate delivery of intervention
 Adding elements4Elements added to enhance safety/security of recipient during COVID-19
 Removing or skipping elements3Hands-on pain treatment modalities (e.g., chiropractic care, physical therapy) availability reduced
 Training and evaluation3Trainings conducted remotely rather than in-person
 Modifications to implementation strategies9Recruitment suspended or delayed
Relationship to fidelity
 Core elements of intervention preserved8Intervention delivered as intended
 Core elements of intervention changed2Core elements of “usual care” conditions may have been compromised
Reasons for adapting/modifying
 Sociopolitical5Existing mandates, regulations, and political climate resulting from COVID-19 affected trial
 Organization/setting5Competing demands, variability of COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, organizational transition to virtual care delivery affected trial
 Provider8Provider concerns with safety, inability to deliver usual care, comfort with telehealth affected trial
 Recipient7Patient concerns with safety
Table 1

Emergent domains/themes from qualitative focus groups

FRAME categoryNo. of trialsEmergent domain/theme
Contextual modification
 Contextual modification to format of intervention8Adapted part or all of the intervention to be delivered virtually
Content modification
 Tailoring/refining3Adjusted protocols to facilitate delivery of intervention
 Adding elements4Elements added to enhance safety/security of recipient during COVID-19
 Removing or skipping elements3Hands-on pain treatment modalities (e.g., chiropractic care, physical therapy) availability reduced
 Training and evaluation3Trainings conducted remotely rather than in-person
 Modifications to implementation strategies9Recruitment suspended or delayed
Relationship to fidelity
 Core elements of intervention preserved8Intervention delivered as intended
 Core elements of intervention changed2Core elements of “usual care” conditions may have been compromised
Reasons for adapting/modifying
 Sociopolitical5Existing mandates, regulations, and political climate resulting from COVID-19 affected trial
 Organization/setting5Competing demands, variability of COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, organizational transition to virtual care delivery affected trial
 Provider8Provider concerns with safety, inability to deliver usual care, comfort with telehealth affected trial
 Recipient7Patient concerns with safety
FRAME categoryNo. of trialsEmergent domain/theme
Contextual modification
 Contextual modification to format of intervention8Adapted part or all of the intervention to be delivered virtually
Content modification
 Tailoring/refining3Adjusted protocols to facilitate delivery of intervention
 Adding elements4Elements added to enhance safety/security of recipient during COVID-19
 Removing or skipping elements3Hands-on pain treatment modalities (e.g., chiropractic care, physical therapy) availability reduced
 Training and evaluation3Trainings conducted remotely rather than in-person
 Modifications to implementation strategies9Recruitment suspended or delayed
Relationship to fidelity
 Core elements of intervention preserved8Intervention delivered as intended
 Core elements of intervention changed2Core elements of “usual care” conditions may have been compromised
Reasons for adapting/modifying
 Sociopolitical5Existing mandates, regulations, and political climate resulting from COVID-19 affected trial
 Organization/setting5Competing demands, variability of COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, organizational transition to virtual care delivery affected trial
 Provider8Provider concerns with safety, inability to deliver usual care, comfort with telehealth affected trial
 Recipient7Patient concerns with safety
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