Barriers and enablers to the effective implementation of robotic assisted surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Implementation of Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS) is complex as it requires adjustments to associated physical infrastructure, but also changes to processes and behaviours. With the global objective of optimising and improving RAS implementation, this study aimed to: 1) Explore the barriers and enablers to RAS service adoption, incorporating an assessment of behavioural influences; 2) Provide an optimised plan for effective RAS implementation, with the incorporation of theory-informed implementation strategies that have been adapted to address the barriers/enablers that affect RAS service adoption.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with RAS personnel and stakeholders, including: surgeons, theatre staff, managers, industry representatives, and policy

SUBMITTER: Lawrie L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9423619 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature