Evaluating the implementation of a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management program using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research: a case study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a prevalent chronic disease that requires comprehensive approaches to manage; it accounts for a significant portion of Canada's annual healthcare spending. Interprofessional teams are effective at providing chronic disease management that meets the needs of patients. As part of an ongoing initiative, a COPD management program, the Best Care COPD program was implemented in a primary care setting. The objectives of this research were to determine site-specific factors facilitating or impeding the implementation of a COPD program in a new setting, while evaluating the implementation strategy used.

Methods

A qualitative case study was conducted using interviews, focus groups, document analysis, and site visits. Data were

SUBMITTER: Paciocco S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8293496 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature