Using the TIDieR checklist to describe the intervention of the Sedation and Weaning in Children (SANDWICH) trial

Tume, LN; Blackwood, B; McAuley, D; Morris, K; Peters, M; Jordan, J; Walsh, T; McIlmurray, L

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this paper is to describe our experience of the using the TIDieR checklist in reporting a recent trial of sedation and ventilation weaning in critically children (the SANDWICH trial)
Methods: The Template for Intervention Description and Replication (TIDieR) 12-point checklist has been used to detail and describe the specific SANDWICH trial intervention and methods of implementation.
Results/Discussion: Overall, we found the checklist a useful tool to direct and ensure consistency of reporting of our complex intervention used in a multicentre clinical trial. We experienced some minor limitations in classifying training materials and delivery mode into one item due to the overlapping nature of this component.
Conclusion: Using the TIDieR checklist to report complex interventions tested in trials provides a structured, systematic way of describing necessary detail. This allows clinicians to understand the theory behind the intervention, how it should be delivered, and the resources required.
Relevance to Clinical Practice: The SANDWICH intervention had a significant beneficial effect on reducing time on ventilation for children. The detailed description of the team-based intervention will aid replication, implementation and monitoring of fidelity in other PICUs.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: May 26, 2022
• Online Publication Date: Jun 22, 2022
• Publication Date: Jun 22, 2022
• Deposit Date: Jun 27, 2022
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 27, 2022
• Journal: Nursing in Critical Care
• Print ISSN: 1362-1017
• Electronic ISSN: 1478-5153
• Publisher: Wiley
• Pages: 1-8
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.12810
• Publisher URL: https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.12810
• Additional Information: Projects : Sedation and weaning in Children: SANDWIch trial