Factors that influence the sustainability of structured allied health journal clubs: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Structured journal clubs are a widely used tool to promote evidence-based practice in health professionals, however some journal clubs (JC) are more effectively sustained than others. To date, little research has provided insights into factors which may influence sustainability of JCs within health care settings. As part of a larger randomised controlled study, this research aimed to gain understanding of clinicians' experiences of sustaining a structured JC format (TREAT- Tailoring Research Evidence and Theory) within their clinical context. The study also aimed to identify which strategies may assist longer term sustainability and future implementation of the TREAT format.

Methods

We employed a qualitative methodology, informed by behaviour change theory. Clinic

SUBMITTER: Wenke R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6318909 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature