Relevance and flexibility are key: exploring healthcare managers' views and experiences of a de-adoption programme in the English National Health Service.

ABSTRACT:

Background

De-adoption of healthcare involves stopping or removing provision of an intervention, usually because of concerns about harm, effectiveness, and/or cost-effectiveness. De-adoption is integral to upholding the quality and sustainability of healthcare systems, but can be challenging to achieve. Previous research conducted with healthcare decision-makers identified a desire for more national support to identify and implement de-adoption opportunities. The 'Evidence-Based Interventions' (EBI) programme was a de-adoption programme introduced in the English National Health Service (NHS), comprising national recommendations to guide provision of over 40 healthcare interventions. This study aimed to investigate commissioners' actions in response to this initiative, providing ins

SUBMITTER: Farrar N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12020301 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature