Barriers and facilitators for the management of vertigo: a qualitative study with primary care providers.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Although the management of patients presenting with vertigo and dizziness in primary care has been reported to be inefficient, little is known about the primary care providers' (PCPs) perspectives, needs, and attitudes regarding vertigo management. The objective of this study was to understand which challenges and barriers PCPs see when diagnosing and treating patients presenting with vertigo or dizziness. Specifically, we wanted to identify facilitators and barriers of successful guideline implementation in order to inform the development of targeted interventions. METHODS:A theory-based interview structure was developed based on the implementation theory of capability, opportunity, and motivation for behaviour change (COM-B) using questions based on constructs from the Theoret

SUBMITTER: Stephan AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5806383 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature