Perceived Barriers and Facilitators of Implementing a Multicomponent Intervention to Improve Communication With Older Adults With and Without Dementia (SHARING Choices) in Primary Care: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Implementing patient- and family-centered communication strategies has proven challenging in primary care, particularly for persons with dementia. To address this, we designed SHARING Choices, a multicomponent intervention combining patient and family partnered agenda setting, electronic portal access, and supports for advance care planning (ACP). This qualitative descriptive study describes factors affecting SHARING Choices implementation within primary care.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews or focus groups with patient/family dyads (family, friends, unpaid caregivers) and primary care stakeholders (clinicians, staff, administrators) elicited perceived barriers and facilitators of SHARING Choices implementation. Field notes and interview transcripts were code

SUBMITTER: Smith KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9677296 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature