Investigating barriers & facilitators for the successful implementation of the BP@home initiative in London: Primary care perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic led to the implementation of a national policy of shielding to safeguard clinically vulnerable patients. To ensure consistent care for high-risk patients with hypertension, NHS England introduced the BP@home initiative to enable patients to self-monitor their blood pressure by providing them with blood pressure monitors. This study aimed to identify barriers and facilitators to the implementation of the initiative based on the experience and perspectives of programme managers and healthcare professionals (HCPs) involved in its implementation in London.

Methods and findings

We conducted five semi-structured focus groups and one individual interview with a total of 20 healthcare professionals involved at different levels and stages in the BP@ho

SUBMITTER: Riboli-Sasco E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10903909 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature