'Doing more with less': a qualitative investigation of perceptions of South African health service managers on implementation of health innovations.

ABSTRACT: Building resilience in health systems is an imperative for low- and middle- income countries. Health service managers' ability to implement health innovations may be a key aspect of resilience in primary healthcare facilities, promoting adaptability and functionality. This study investigated health service managers' perceptions and experiences of adopting health innovations. We aimed to identify perceptions of constraints to adoption and emergent behaviours in response to these constraints. A convenience sample of 34 facility, clinical service and sub-district level managers was invited to participate. Six did not respond and were not contactable. In-depth individual interviews in a private space at participants' place of work were conducted with 28 participants. Interviews were audio reco

SUBMITTER: Brooke-Sumner C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6481285 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature