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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Biostatistics

Background:

  • Multilevel interventions (MLIs) show potential for reducing health inequities by targeting social determinants of health.
  • Methodological challenges and lack of sample size calculation tools hinder MLI development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and describe the Multilevel Intervention Stepped Wedge Design (MLI-SWD), a hybrid experimental design.
  • To provide tools for sample size and power calculations for MLI-SWD.
  • To extend MLI-SWD applicability to dynamic populations.

Main Methods:

  • The MLI-SWD combines cluster-level (CL) randomization (Stepped Wedge Design) with independent individual-level (IL) randomization.
  • The design accommodates various study types (cross-sectional, cohort) and observation patterns (complete, incomplete).
  • Generalized estimating equations and an R package are adapted for sample size calculations.

Main Results:

  • The MLI-SWD enables estimation of individual-level, cluster-level, and combined intervention effects, including interactions.
  • The proposed methods and R package facilitate sample size and power calculations for MLI-SWD.
  • The study extends MLI-SWD to settings where individuals join clusters dynamically.

Conclusions:

  • The MLI-SWD offers a robust framework for evaluating MLIs, addressing key methodological gaps.
  • The developed tools support the efficient design and analysis of complex multilevel health interventions.
  • The extension to dynamic populations broadens the application of MLI-SWD in real-world settings.