Implementing post-discharge care following acute kidney injury in England: a single-centre qualitative evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We sought to understand the factors influencing the implementation of a primary care intervention to improve post-discharge care following acute kidney injury (AKI).

Design

Qualitative study using semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis.

Setting

General practices in one Clinical Commissioning Group area in England.

Participants

A total of 18 healthcare staff took part in interviews. Participants were practice pharmacists, general practitioners, practice managers and administrators involved in implementing the intervention.

Results

We identified three main factors influencing implementation: differentiation of the new intervention from other practice work; development of skill mix and communication across organisations. Overall, post-A

SUBMITTER: Elvey R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7430404 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature