The Views and Experiences of Integrated Care System Commissioners About the Adoption and Implementation of Virtual Wards in England: Qualitative Exploration Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Virtual wards (VWs) are being introduced within the National Health Service (NHS) in England as a new way of delivering care to patients who would otherwise be hospitalized. Using digital technologies, patients can receive acute care, remote monitoring, and treatment in their homes. Integrated care system commissioners are employees involved in the planning of, agreeing to, and monitoring of services within NHS England and have an important role in the adoption and implementation of VWs in clinical practice.

Objective

This study aims to develop an understanding of the acceptability and feasibility of adopting and implementing VWs in England from integrated care system commissioners' perspectives, including the identification of barriers and facilitators to impleme

SUBMITTER: McGowan LJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11635316 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature