National governance of de-implementation of low-value care: a qualitative study in Sweden.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The de-implementation of low-value care (LVC) is important to improving patient and population health, minimizing patient harm and reducing resource waste. However, there is limited knowledge about how the de-implementation of LVC is governed and what challenges might be involved. In this study, we aimed to (1) identify key stakeholders' activities in relation to de-implementing LVC in Sweden at the national governance level and (2) identify challenges involved in the national governance of the de-implementation of LVC.

Methods

We used a purposeful sampling strategy to identify stakeholders in Sweden having a potential role in governing the de-implementation of LVC at a national level. Twelve informants from nine stakeholder agencies/organizations were recruited u

SUBMITTER: Augustsson H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9438133 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature