Implementation of digital remote postoperative monitoring in routine practice: a qualitative study of barriers and facilitators.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Remote monitoring can strengthen postoperative care in the community and minimise the burden of complications. However, implementation requires a clear understanding of how to sustainably integrate such complex interventions into existing care pathways. This study aimed to explore perceptions of potential facilitators and barriers to the implementation of digital remote postoperative monitoring from key stakeholders and derive recommendations for an implementable service.

Methods

A qualitative implementation study was conducted of digital remote postoperative wound monitoring across two UK tertiary care hospitals. All enrolled patients undergoing general surgery, and all staff involved in postoperative care were eligible. Criterion-based purposeful sampling was

SUBMITTER: McLean KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11492749 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature