Leveraging web-based prediction calculators to set patient expectations for elective spine surgery: a qualitative study to inform implementation

Table 1 Interview Topics^a

Topic	Description/Example Questions
Characteristics of the user	How do you currently make surgical decisions?
	How can we improve surgical decision-making processes?
	How might the calculator be helpful to patients/providers?
	How would you use the calculator?
Clinical content	Do you have concerns for data quality?
Clinical content	Would this calculator apply to you/your patients?
Workflow and Communication	When should the calculator be completed?
	Who should complete the calculator?
	What modifications to the workflow are necessary?
Human Computer Interface	How/where should the results be presented?
	What interface should be used (computer, mobile)?
	What additional resources are needed to operationalize the calculator (e.g., scripts, educational material)?
Internal Organizational Policies, Procedures, and Culture	What internal policies could impact use?
External Rules, Regulations, and Pressures	What external policies (e.g., regulatory, payer) could impact implementation?
External Rules, Regulations, and Pressures	Are there potential harms associated with use of the calculator?
System Measurement and Monitoring	How to measures success of implementation or value-added to the system/patient experience?

^aBased on the Socio-technical Model for Studying Health Information Technology in Complex Adaptive Healthcare System

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