Facilitators and barriers to implementing a social franchising model of delivering eye care services in rural China: a qualitative study using the updated Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To identify the barriers and facilitators to implementing the social franchising model 'Smart Focus' for delivering eye care services to children in rural China, using the updated Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR 2.0) as a theoretical basis to evaluate implementation performance drivers and propose strategies for effective scaling and sustainability.

Design

This qualitative study involved semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders from both the supply side and demand side. Interview guide development, coding, analysis and reporting of findings were thoroughly informed by the CFIR 2.0.

Setting

Smart Focus operated in 23 poverty-designated counties across four western provinces in China, collaborating with local pub

SUBMITTER: Dong X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12306323 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature