Could implementation of mifepristone address Canada's urban-rural abortion access disparity: a mixed-methods implementation study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In January 2017, mifepristone-induced medical abortion was made available in Canada. In this study, we will seek to (1) understand facilitators and barriers to the implementation of mifepristone across Canada, (2) assess the impact of a 'community of practice' clinical and health service support platform and (3) engage in and assess the impact of integrated knowledge translation (iKT) activities aimed to improve health policy, systems and service delivery issues to enhance patient access to mifepristone.

Methods and analysis

This prospective mixed-methods implementation study will involve a national sample of physicians and pharmacists recruited via an online training programme, professional networks and a purpose-built community of practice website. Surveys tha

SUBMITTER: Norman WV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6500320 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature