Implementing online evidence-based care pathways: A mixed-methods study across primary and secondary care.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To understand what contextual influences, mechanisms and outcomes affect the implementation and use of localised, online care pathways (HealthPathways) in primary and secondary care.

Design and procedure

Mixed-measures design. Quantitative data included number of page views and conditions viewed. Qualitative data from semistructured interviews and focus groups were gathered over a 6-month period, and analysed using NVivo software.

Setting

The first HealthPathways UK site, South Tyneside, England.

Participants

General practitioners, nurses, practice managers, hospital consultants and system leaders (managers, commissioners) (n=76).

Results

Use of the pathways significantly increased over time. Themes were developed showing how online care pathw

SUBMITTER: Akehurst J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6318508 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature