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Table 4 Motivators, Barriers and Enablers to TIP implementation

From: Optimising outcomes for complex trauma survivors: assessing the motivators, barriers and enablers for implementing trauma informed practice within a multidisciplinary health setting

Category

Theme

Factor Context

Responses

Number mentions (total)

Number groups mentioned in (n = 7)

Motivators

Results in good client outcomes

Personal

16

7

Is aligned with teachings of professional group

Personal

9

5

Barriers

High levels of stress due to perceived workload pressure to meet strict performance targets

Personal

25

6

Challenges working with clients with complex trauma and addressing their needs within allocated timeframes

Organisational

29

5

Tensions between: activity based funding, slow recruitment and waitlists; and staff wellbeing, self-care and effectiveness

Organisational

18

6

Difficulty accessing funding to attend training and other professional development activities

Organisational

18

7

Enablers

Flexibility and compatibility within the service model to address client needs, ie., with timeframes, ability to meet client in the community

Organisational

24

6

Supportive and informed management of TIP at the frontline and executive level

Organisational

16

7

Formal and informal support mechanisms with frontline colleagues, ie., debrief with fellow staff and case review meetings

Organisational

17

6

Multidisciplinary teams allowing for efficient referrals and a team approach to addressing complex client needs

Organisational

12

5