Qualitative study identifies barriers and facilitators for implementing a lifestyle front office, suggesting strategies for effective integration in healthcare settings.
Key Points
The aim is to identify barriers and facilitators related to implementing a lifestyle front office in hospitals and to match these with appropriate strategies.
Conducted semi-structured interviews with 33 healthcare professionals and 27 patients diagnosed with non-communicable diseases.
Performed inductive thematic analysis to categorize barriers and facilitators for implementation.
Utilized the CFIR-ERIC Implementation Strategy Matching Tool to align barriers with tailored strategies.
Identified key barriers in referral related to beliefs, motivation, knowledge, and support.
Found facilitators affecting appointment scheduling, including financial and logistical challenges.
Developed diverse implementation strategies like infrastructure building and stakeholder engagement.