Qualitative analysis of stakeholder interviews to identify the barriers and facilitators to the adoption of point-of-care diagnostic tests in the UK.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study investigated the barriers and facilitators to the adoption of point-of-care tests (POCTs).

Design

Qualitative study incorporating a constant comparative analysis of stakeholder responses to a series of interviews undertaken to design the Point-of-Care Key Evidence Tool.

Setting

The study was conducted in relation to POCTs used in all aspects of healthcare.

Participants

Forty-three stakeholders were interviewed including clinicians (incorporating laboratory staff and members of trust POCT committees), commissioners, industry, regulators and patients.

Results

Thematic analysis highlighted 32 barriers in six themes and 28 facilitators in eight themes to the adoption of POCTs. Six themes were common to both barriers and facilitators (cl

SUBMITTER: Huddy JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8051412 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature