Barriers and facilitators to using practice facilitators to implement a remote cancer symptom management intervention: a mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As part of a pragmatic cluster-randomized trial for patients with cancer, we recruited representatives from each care setting and trained them to be practice facilitators ("Symptom Sages"). This mixed methods study evaluated barriers and facilitators individuals encountered in this role.

Methods

Symptom Sages were invited to complete a brief web-based survey and semi-structured interview, developed using constructs from the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) 2.0. Survey responses were summarized descriptively. Two researchers coded interview transcripts to CFIR 2.0 constructs, reviewed coded text, and created memos to identify themes. Final themes were agreed on via discussion.

Results

Between August and November 2023, 12 practice fac

SUBMITTER: Minteer SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12409932 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature