What can be learnt from a qualitative evaluation of implementing a rapid sexual health testing, diagnosis and treatment service?

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To investigate experiences of implementing a new rapid sexual health testing, diagnosis and treatment service.

Design

A theory-based qualitative evaluation with a focused ethnographic approach using non-participant observations and interviews with patient and clinic staff. Normalisation process theory was used to structure interview questions and thematic analysis.

Setting

A sexual health centre in Bristol, UK.

Participants

26 patients and 21 staff involved in the rapid sexually transmitted infection (STI) service were interviewed. Purposive sampling was aimed for a range of views and experiences and sociodemographics and STI results for patients, job grades and roles for staff. 40 hours of observations were conducted.

Results

Implementation o

SUBMITTER: Lorenc A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8543645 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature