Introduction to the SCIROCCO online participatory tool and its evaluation

Abstract

Abstract This presentation will first introduce the SCIROCCO and SCIROCCO Exchange projects and the Maturity Model developed by the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing. Then, a demonstration will be made of the three main functionalities of the SCIROCCO tool: assessing the maturity of healthcare systems, assessing the maturity needs of good practices, twinning and coaching with its two variants. For each piece of functionality, the methodology of using the tool will also be presented. Finally, the two main types of evaluation that were carried out for the SCIROCCO tool, and their results, will be described: Testing the validity and reliability of the SCIROCCO tool. This involved testing the content validity of the B3-Maturity Model through a literature review and Delphi survey, testing structural validity and reliability using quantitative analyses, and testing convergent validity through comparison with another tool that assesses a related concept. Results showed that the content of the wide range of dimensions and measurement scales reflects integrated care maturity, all 12 dimensions contribute to assessing integrated care maturity, the tool has good internal consistency and there is some support for convergent validity.Testing user experience with the SCIROCCO tool. This involved a qualitative approach using questionnaires and focus groups. The findings helped to improve the tool and learn about its potential future uses and wider implications.