A Qualitative study assessing organisational readiness to implement caregiver support programmes in Ontario, Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To qualitatively explore factors affecting implementation of caregiver support programmes in healthcare institutions in a regional stroke system.

Design

A qualitative descriptive study with the Ontario Stroke System (OSS) was conducted. Data were collected through focus groups and in-depth interviews. Transcripts were coded and analysed using inductive thematic analysis.

Setting

Regional Stroke System, Ontario, Canada.

Participants

OSS stakeholders including medical directors, executives, programme directors, education coordinators, rehabilitation and community and long-term care specialists, primary care leaders and healthcare professionals.

Intervention

Not applicable.

Main outcome measures

Data collection explored perceptions of the n

SUBMITTER: Tseung V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7252954 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature