The implementation of a perioperative medicine for older people undergoing surgery service: a qualitative case study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The international scale and spread of evidence-based perioperative medicine for older people undergoing surgery (POPS) services has not yet been fully realised. Implementation science provides a structured approach to understanding factors that act as barriers and facilitators to the implementation of POPS services. In this study, we aimed to identify factors that influence the implementation of POPS services in the UK.

Methods

A qualitative case study at three UK health services was undertaken. The health services differed across contextual factors (population, workforce, size) and stages of POPS service implementation maturity. Semi-structured interviews with purposively sampled clinicians (perioperative medical, nursing, allied health, and pharmacy) and manager

SUBMITTER: Lodge ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10943911 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature