Barriers to, and facilitators in, introducing integrated diabetes care in Ireland: a qualitative study of views in general practice.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine the barriers to, and facilitators in, improving diabetes management from the general practice perspective, in advance of the implementation of an integrated model of care in Ireland.

Design

Qualitative using semistructured interviews.

Setting

Primary care in the Republic of Ireland.

Participants

Purposive sample of 29 general practitioners (GPs) and two practice nurses.

Methods

Data were analysed using a framework approach.

Results

The main barriers and facilitators occurred at the level of the health system but had a ripple effect at an organisational, professional and patient level. The lack of targeted remuneration for diabetes management in the Irish health system created apathy in general practice and was perceived to be

SUBMITTER: Mc Hugh S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3753479 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature