Acceptability and feasibility of the BEMPU TempWatch for hypothermia monitoring in neonatal care in Ghana: a qualitative study of clinicians' perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To identify factors influencing the acceptability and feasibility of using the BEMPU TempWatch bracelet in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

Methods and analysis

We conducted in-depth interviews with 21 clinicians at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, Ghana, after the bracelet had been introduced in a pilot programme. A purposive sampling technique was used to select participants for in-depth interviews. SPSS Statistical Software was used for the descriptive analysis of the participants' demographic information. Dedoose V.9.0.54 was used to analyse interview data using a thematic analysis approach. We used the domains and constructs of the Conceptual Framework for Implementation Research framework to inform themes for the key implementation outcomes (accepta

SUBMITTER: Sheehama JEK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11812680 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature