Results of the Evaluation Questionnaire (N = 14)
| Responses to 5-Point Likert Scale, No. | Comments to Open-Ended Questionsa | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Questionnaire Item | Disagree, No. | Neither Agree Nor Disagree, No. | Agree, No. | Strongly Agree, No. | Strengths | Areas for Improvement |
| The purpose of the activity was clearly explained | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | “Better document the essential elements for good care of older adults along the care trajectory” “As time went on and the project got under way, my questions were answered” | “Better explain the objective of prioritization” “Perhaps better specify the tangible objectives to improve the trajectory” |
| The supports I needed to participate were available | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | “I like the Zoom platform” “The presentation was clear” “Visual tool to support the discussion” “The meeting was excellent in every way. What’s more, the researchers present were excellent communicators” | “Allow more time for personal reflection” |
| I had enough information to contribute to the topic being discussed | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | “Since I received the agenda and presentation materials in advance, I was able to prepare for the meeting” “It was interesting to see all the elements that had been added following the individual exercise carried out by each participant before the discussion” | “It would have been interesting to give a little more context before the meeting to fully understand the objective of the meeting in the project” “In my opinion, to improve sharing, a questionnaire covering the same questions could have been made available before the exchange to go into greater depth” |
| I was able to express my views freely | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | “I appreciated that we all had the opportunity to express ourselves. The screen tour after each question was very helpful in allowing everyone to participate” | … |
| I feel that my views were heard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | “I really liked the dynamism of the group. It was a very respectful environment” | … |
| A wide range of views on the topics discussed was shared | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | “People with extensive experience in the health and social services network” | “It would have been interesting to have a few more people working in the community” “It would have been interesting to have a wider range of professionals. Most of the participants were doctors” |
| The individuals participating in the activities represented a broad range of perspectives on the topic | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | “I really liked the diversity of the group” | “It would have been interesting to have a wider range of experience. A variety of patient partners in their personal experience” “I don’t know if there were other groups, but the sample seemed small to me, and we didn’t have people from the regions or medical specialists” |
| I think that the project achieved its objectives | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | “This project is a synthesis of all the needs and concerns of seniors and also caregivers” | “I hope that the points raised can help to improve the health care system. It’s difficult even for health care workers to navigate this system…” |
| I am confident that the research team has taken the information gathered into consideration | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | “An excellent team that has the well-being of seniors at heart. A presenter who knows her subject very well. A researcher who is concerned about innovation in supporting a meeting” | … |
| I think the input provided through this activity will make a difference | 0 | 3 | 6 | 5 | “I sincerely believe that we are in the midst of a change in senior care. Each new initiative is one step closer to getting there” | “I am not sure that there is ministerial listening which has more quantitative than qualitative indicators, and because the vision of older people and their needs is based on a hospital-centric approach” |
| As a result of my participation, I am better informed | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6 | “Thank you for allowing me to participate. It allowed me to add new elements to my toolbox which will serve as a reflection in other projects on the subject” | “It could have been interesting to have managers with clinicians. There is often a lack of communication and listening between managers and clinicians” |
| Overall, I was satisfied with this engagement initiative | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | “I greatly appreciated the initiative of this project” | “It might be a good idea to give each participant as much time as possible” |
| This engagement initiative was a good use of my time | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | “It’s a pleasure to participate, share, and learn” | “Interested in knowing the results” |
Note: The strongly disagree option was never chosen and is not presented.
↵a Translated from French.