Implementing multiple health behaviour change interventions for cardiovascular risk reduction in primary care: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The implementation of multiple health behaviour change interventions for cardiovascular risk reduction in primary care is suboptimal. This study aimed to identify barriers and facilitators to implementing multiple health behaviour change interventions for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk reduction in primary care.

Methods

Qualitative study using semi-structured interviews informed by the Theoretical Domains Framework. Interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of healthcare professionals working in the implementation of the NHS Health Check programme in London. Data were analysed using the Framework method.

Results

Thirty participants were recruited including ten general practitioners, ten practice nurses, seven healthcare assistants and three pract

SUBMITTER: Alageel S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6208114 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature