Barriers and facilitators to implementation of intravenous cardiovascular treatments in ambulatory settings.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Intravenous (IV) therapies have transformed the management of various cardiovascular conditions in ambulatory patients. However, uptake of these therapies in ambulatory care settings has several barriers. In this systematic scoping review, we aimed to identify the barriers and facilitators that influence the implementation of current IV therapies in ambulatory settings.

Methods

We searched MEDLINE, Embase and CINAHL databases from inception to September 2023 for studies on barriers and facilitators of IV therapy uptake in ambulatory patients. We classified the identified factors and performed a thematic analysis.

Results

Fifteen studies, primarily conducted in North America and Europe, were included. Methodologies varied, precluding quantitative synthesis. Key ba

SUBMITTER: Jalloh MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11769616 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature