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Table 1 Data charting on article characteristics

From: A scoping review of applications of the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) to telehealth service implementation initiatives

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Article Name

Authors

Publication Year

Article Description

Article Type

1

Evaluation of multi-level barriers and facilitators in a large diabetic retinopathy screening program in federally qualified health centers: a qualitative study

Bastos de Carvalho A, Lee Ware S, Belcher T, Mehmeti F, Higgins EB, Sprang R, Williams C, Studts JL, Studts CR.

2021

This qualitative study aimed to identify and evaluate multi-level perceived determinants of Telemedicine Diabetic Retinopathy Screening in Federally Qualified Health Centers.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

2

Factors associated with successful implementation of telehealth abortion in 4 United States clinical practice settings

Godfrey EM, Fiastro AE, Jacob-Files EA, Coeytaux FM, Wells ES, Ruben MR, Sanan SS, Bennett IM.

2021

This study identifies organizational factors that promoted successful implementation of telehealth and adoption of “no test” medication abortion protocols.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

3

An Implementation Strategy to Expand Mobile Health Use in HIV Care Settings: Rapid Evaluation Study Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research

Cohn WF, Canan CE, Knight S, Waldman AL, Dillingham R, Ingersoll K, Schexnayder J, Flickinger TE.

2021

This study conducted an interim analysis of the barriers and facilitators to PositiveLinks implementation at early adopting sites to guide optimization of the implementation strategy.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

4

Staff Perceptions of Pre-implementation Barriers and Facilitators to a Mobile Health Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Counseling Intervention in South Africa: Qualitative Study

McCreesh-Toselli S, Torline J, Gouse H, Robbins RN, Mellins CA, Remien RH, Rowe J, Peton N, Rabie S, Joska JA.

2021

This study explores staff’s perceived pre-implementation barriers and facilitators of an mHealth intervention developed as a structured app for ART readiness counseling, at a large Cape Town-based nonprofit HIV care organization.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

5

Healthcare stakeholders’ perceptions and experiences of factors affecting the implementation of critical care telemedicine (CCT): qualitative evidence synthesis

Xyrichis A, Iliopoulou K, Mackintosh NJ, Bench S, Terblanche M, Philippou J, Sandall J.

2021

The aim was to identify, appraise and synthesize qualitative research evidence on healthcare stakeholders’ perceptions and experiences of factors affecting the implementation of Critical Care Telemedicine CCT.

Systematic Review

6

Barriers and Facilitators for Implementing Paediatric Telemedicine: Rapid Review of User Perspectives

Tully L, Case L, Arthurs N, Sorensen J, Marcin JP, O’Malley G.

2021

This study conducts a rapid mixed-methods evidence synthesis to identify barriers, facilitators, and documented stakeholder experiences of implementing pediatric telemedicine, to inform the pandemic response.

Systematic Review

7

What Drives Greater Assimilation of Telestroke in Emergency Departments?

Uscher-Pines L, Sousa J, Zachrison K, Guzik A, Schwamm L, Mehrotra A.

2020

Although many emergency departments (EDs) have tele-stroke capacity, it is unclear why some EDs consistently use tele-stroke and others do not. This study compared the characteristics and practices of EDs with robust and low assimilation of tele-stroke.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

8

Implementing mHealth Interventions in a Resource-Constrained Setting: Case Study from Uganda

Meyer AJ, Armstrong-Hough M, Babirye D, Mark D, Turimumahoro P, Ayakaka I, Haberer JE, Katamba A, Davis JL.

2020

This study aimed to characterize the challenges encountered in implementing a complex mHealth intervention in Uganda.

Implementation effectiveness study

9

Implementing a Digital Tool to Support Shared Care Planning in Community-Based Mental Health Services: Qualitative Evaluation

Pithara C, Farr M, Sullivan SA, Edwards HB, Hall W, Gadd C, Walker J, Hebden N, Horwood J.

2020

The aim of this study was to examine mental health care providers’ views of and experiences with the CPT during the pilot implementation phase and identify factors influencing its implementation.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

10

Increasing buprenorphine access for veterans with opioid use disorder in rural clinics using telemedicine.

Brunet N, Moore DT, Lendvai Wischik D, Mattocks KM, Rosen MI.

2020

This study describes barriers, facilitators and lessons learned while implementing a system to remotely prescribe buprenorphine to Veterans in rural settings.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

11

Barriers and facilitators in implementing a pilot, pragmatic, telemedicine-delivered healthy lifestyle program for obesity management in a rural, academic obesity clinic.

Batsis JA, McClure AC, Weintraub AB, Sette D, Rotenberg S, Stevens CJ, Gilbert-Diamond D, Kotz DF, Bartels SJ, Cook SB, Rothstein RI.

2020

This study aimed to understand barriers and facilitators of implementing a telemedicine-delivered tertiary-care, rural academic weight-loss program for the management of obesity.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

12

A novel in situ simulation framework for introduction of a new technology: the 3-Act-3-Debrief model.

Barker LT, Bond WF, Vincent AL, Cooley KL, McGarvey JS, Vozenilek JA, Powell ES.

2020

A simulation-based introduction to new technologies provides opportunity to intentionally address specific factors that influence adoption.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

13

e-Consult implementation success: lessons from 5 county-based delivery systems

Knox M, Murphy EJ, Leslie T, Wick R, Tuot DS.

2020

This study evaluates organizational factors for e-consult implementation across 5 publicly financed, county-based health systems in California.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

14

The current use of telehealth in ALS care and the barriers to and facilitators of implementation: a systematic review

Helleman J, Kruitwagen ET, van den Berg LH, Visser-Meily JMA, Beelen A.

2020

This study aimed to provide an overview of telehealth used in the care for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and identify the barriers to and facilitators of its implementation.

Systematic Review

15

Barriers and Facilitators to the Implementation of a Mobile Insulin Titration Intervention for Patients with Uncontrolled Diabetes: A Qualitative Analysis

Rogers E, Aidasani SR, Friedes R, Hu L, Langford AT, Moloney DN, Orzeck-Byrnes N, Sevick MA, Levy N.

2019

This study aimed to conduct a qualitative evaluation assessing barriers to and the facilitators of the implementation of the Mobile Insulin Titration Intervention (MITI) program into usual care.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

16

Factors for Supporting Primary Care Physician Engagement with Patient Apps for Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management That Link to Primary Care: Interview Study

Ayre J, Bonner C, Bramwell S, McClelland S, Jayaballa R, Maberly G, McCaffery K.

2019

This study aimed to explore PCP perspectives on proposed features for a self-management app for patients with diabetes that would link to primary care services.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

17

Factors affecting implementation of digital health interventions for people with psychosis or bipolar disorder, and their family and friends: a systematic review

Aref-Adib G, McCloud T, Ross J, O’Hanlon P, Appleton V, Rowe S, Murray E, Johnson S, Lobban F.

2019

This review sought to identify factors affecting implementation of digital health interventions for people affected by psychosis or bipolar disorder.

Systematic Review

18

Identifying Implementation Science Characteristics for a Prenatal Oral Health eHealth Application

Vamos CA, Green SM, Griner S, Daley E, DeBate R, Jacobs T, Christiansen S.

2020

This study aimed to identify key implementation science characteristics to inform the development of an eHealth application (app) to assist providers in implementing the prenatal oral health guidelines during prenatal visits.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

19

Applying the consolidated framework for implementation research to identify barriers affecting implementation of an online frailty tool into primary health care: a qualitative study

Warner G, Lawson B, Sampalli T, Burge F, Gibson R, Wood S.

2018

This study used the CFIR as an evaluation framework during the piloting of a novel web-based tool called the Frailty Portal, developed to aid in the screening, identification, and care planning of frail patients in community PHC.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

20

Telestroke Adoption Among Community Hospitals in North Carolina: A Cross-Sectional Study

Shea CM, Tabriz AA, Turner K, North S, Reiter KL.

2018

This study identifies community and hospital characteristics associated with adoption of tele-stroke among acute care hospitals in North Carolina.

Secondary Data Analysis

21

Operationalizing mHealth to improve patient care: a qualitative implementation science evaluation of the WelTel texting intervention in Canada and Kenya

Bardosh KL, Murray M, Khaemba AM, Smillie K, Lester R.

2017

In this study, we explored how different contextual factors influenced the implementation, effectiveness, and potential for scale-up of WelTel, an easy-to-use and evidence-based mHealth intervention.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

22

Implementation of internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy within community mental health clinics: a process evaluation using the consolidated framework for implementation research

Hadjistavropoulos HD, Nugent MM, Dirkse D, Pugh N.

2017

This paper reports on a parallel process evaluation designed to understand facilitators and barriers impacting the uptake and implementation of ICBT.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

23

Evaluation of the Veterans Health Administration’s Specialty Care Transformational Initiatives to Promote Patient-Centered Delivery of Specialty Care: A Mixed-Methods Approach

Williams KM, Kirsh S, Aron D, Au D, Helfrich C, Lambert-Kerzner A, Lowery J, Battaglia C, Graham GD, Doukas M, Jain R, Ho PM.

2017

The evaluation, guided by two implementation frameworks, provides formative (administrator/provider interviews and surveys) and summative data (quantitative data on patterns of use) about the initiatives to OSC.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

24

Evaluation of a national telemedicine initiative in the Veterans Health Administration: Factors associated with successful implementation

Stevenson L, Ball S, Haverhals LM, Aron DC, Lowery J.

2018

The aim of this study was to provide guidance and support for the implementation and spread of SCAN-ECHO.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

25

Factors that influence the implementation of e-health: a systematic review of systematic reviews

Ross J, Stevenson F, Lau R, Murray E.

2016

This review provides a re-analysis of a systematic review of the e-health implementation literature culminating in a set of accessible and usable recommendations for anyone involved or interested in the implementation of e-health.

Systematic Review

26

Qualitative analysis of programmatic initiatives to text patients with mobile devices in resource-limited health systems

Garg SK, Lyles CR, Ackerman S, Handley MA, Schillinger D, Gourley G, Aulakh V, Sarkar U.

2016

Formative evaluations of texting implementation experiences are limited. This study interviewed safety net health systems piloting texting initiatives to study facilitators and barriers to real-world implementation.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

27

E-consult implementation: lessons learned using consolidated framework for implementation research

Haverhals LM, Sayre G, Helfrich CD, Battaglia C, Aron D, Stevenson LD, Kirsh S, Ho M, Lowery J.

2015

This study conducted an evaluation to understand variation in the use of the new e-consult mechanism and the causes of variable implementation, guided by the CFIR.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

28

Factors That Influence the Use of Electronic Diaries in Health Care: Scoping Review

Daniëls, Naomi E M;Hochstenbach, Laura M J;Catherine van Zelst;van Bokhoven, Marloes A;Philippe A E G Delespaul;Anna J H M Beurskens

2021

The aim of this study was to map the existing empirical knowledge and gaps concerning factors that influence the use of electronic diaries, defined as repeated recording of psychosocial or physical data lasting at least 1 w using a smartphone or a computer, in health care.

Systematic Review

29

A Digital Patient-Provider Communication Intervention (InvolveMe): Qualitative Study on the Implementation Preparation Based on Identified Facilitators and Barriers

Seljelid, Berit;Varsi, Cecilie;Lise Solberg Nes;Øystese, Kristin Astrid;Børøsund, Elin

2021

The aim of this study is to prepare for the implementation of a digital patient-provider communication intervention in the daily workflow at two outpatient clinics by identifying potential determinants of implementation using the CFIR.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

30

A Clinical Communication Tool (Loop) for Team-Based Care in Pediatric and Adult Care Settings: Hybrid Mixed Methods Implementation Study

Husain A, Cohen E, Dubrowski R, Jamieson T, Kurahashi AM, Lokuge B, Rapoport A, Saunders S, Stasiulis E, Stinson J, Subramaniam S, Wegier P, Barwick M.

2021

The objective of this study was to implement and evaluate Loop. The study reporting adheres to the Standards for Reporting Implementation Research.

Implementation effectiveness study

31

Informing Proactive integrated virtual healthcare resource use in primary care

Haun JN, Cotner BA, Melillo C, Panaite V, Messina W, Patel-Teague S, Zilka B.

2021

The objectives were to identify proactive integrated VHR use among primary care teams, best practices, and targeted implementation strategies to promote proactive integrated VHR use.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

32

“At least someone thinks I’m doing well”: a real-world evaluation of the quit-smoking app StopCoach for lower socio-economic status smokers

Meijer E, Korst JS, Oosting KG, Heemskerk E, Hermsen S, Willemsen MC, van den Putte B, Chavannes NH, Brown J.

2021

This study evaluated “De StopCoach”, a mobile phone delivered eHealth intervention targeted at lower-SES smokers based on the evidence-based StopAdvisor, in a real-world setting in The Netherlands.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

33

Telemedicine for Remote Surgical Guidance in Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: Mixed Methods Study of Practitioner Attitudes

Aminoff H, Meijer S, Arnelo U, Frennert S.

2021

The objective was to gain a deeper understanding of ERCP practitioners’ attitudes toward teleguidance. These findings could inform the implementation process and future evaluations.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

34

Implementations of Evidence-Based eHealth Interventions for Caregivers of People with Dementia in Municipality Contexts (Myinlife and Partner in Balance): Evaluation Study

Christie HL, Boots LMM, Tange HJ, Verhey FRJ, de Vugt ME.

2021

This study’s objectives were to evaluate the success of the implementation of Myinlife and Partner in Balance and investigate determinants of their successful implementation in the municipality context.

Comparative effectiveness study

35

Implementation outcomes of Humanwide: integrated precision health in team-based family practice primary care

Brown-Johnson CG, Safaeinili N, Baratta J, Palaniappan L, Mahoney M, Rosas LG, Winget M.

2021

This study assessed implementation to inform spread and scale, using mixed methods of semi-structured interviews with diverse stakeholders and chart reviews.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

36

Exploring factors that affect the uptake and sustainability of videoconferencing for healthcare provision for older adults in care homes: a realist evaluation

Newbould L, Ariss S, Mountain G, Hawley MS.

2021

This study explored factors affecting the uptake and sustainability of videoconferencing in care homes, to establish what works for whom, in which circumstances and respects.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

37

Empowering Implementation Teams with a Learning Health System Approach: Leveraging Data to Improve Quality of Care for Transient Ischemic Attack

Rattray NA, Damush TM, Miech EJ, Homoya B, Myers LJ, Penney LS, Ferguson J, Giacherio B, Kumar M, Bravata DM.

2020

To identify how a virtual “Hub” dashboard that provided performance data for patients with transient ischemic attack (TIA), supported QI activities among newly formed multidisciplinary clinical teams at six Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

38

Referral to digital parent training in primary care: Facilitators and barriers.

Fehrenbacher, Caitlin;Schoeny, Michael E.;Reed, Monique;Shattell, Mona;Breitenstein, Susan M.

2020

This study sought to understand facilitators and barriers to the implementation of a referral to ezParent, a self-administered, digital PT program, in four primary care clinics from the perspective of clinic personnel.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

39

Testing Consultation Recordings in a Clinical Setting with the SecondEars Smartphone App: Mixed Methods Implementation Study

Hyatt A, Lipson-Smith R, Morkunas B, Krishnasamy M, Jefford M, Baxter K, Gough K, Murphy D, Drosdowsky A, Phipps-Nelson J, White F, White A, Serong L, McDonald G, Milne D.

2020

This study aimed to pilot the SecondEars app within an active clinical setting to identify factors necessary for optimal implementation.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

40

Evaluating the feasibility of implementing a Telesleep pilot program using two-tiered external facilitation

Rattray NA, Khaw A, McGrath M, Damush TM, Miech EJ, Lenet A, Stahl S, Ferguson J, Myers J, Guenther D, Homoya BJ, Bravata DM.

2020

This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of implementing a clinical program that delivers treatment for OSA through PAP remote monitoring using external facilitation as an implementation strategy.

Comparative effectiveness study

41

The development of a theory-based eHealth app prototype to promote oral health during prenatal care visits

Vamos CA, Griner SB, Kirchharr C, Green SM, DeBate R, Daley EM, Quinonez RB, Boggess KA, Jacobs T, Christiansen S.

2019

The purpose of this study was to develop and test the usability of an innovative, theory-driven, eHealth application (“app”) to facilitate prenatal providers’ implementation of oral health promotion during prenatal care visits.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

42

The Phased Implementation of a National Telehealth Weight Management Program for Veterans: Mixed-Methods Program Evaluation

Goodrich DE, Lowery JC, Burns JA, Richardson CR.

2018

The primary aim was to compare outcomes for TeleMOVE with standard, facility-based MOVE weight-management services over the evaluation period, as demonstrated by average weight lost per patient. The secondary aim was to understand factors influencing TeleMOVE implementation variability across demonstration sites.

Comparative effectiveness study

43

A qualitative study of implementation and adaptations to Progressive Tinnitus Management (PTM) delivery

Tuepker A, Elnitsky C, Newell S, Zaugg T, Henry JA.

2018

This study was designed to address a gap in knowledge of PTM clinical implementation to date, with a focus on factors facilitating or hindering implementation in VHA audiology and mental health clinic contexts, and whether implementing sites had developed intervention adaptations.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

44

Why the uptake of eRehabilitation programs in stroke care is so difficult-a focus group study in the Netherlands

Brouns B, Meesters JJL, Wentink MM, de Kloet AJ, Arwert HJ, Vliet Vlieland TPM, Boyce LW, van Bodegom-Vos L.

2018

The aim of this study was to explore which factors influence the uptake of eRehabilitation in stroke rehabilitation, among stroke patients, informal caregivers, and healthcare professionals.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

45

Can we address depression in vision rehabilitation settings? Professionals’ perspectives on the barriers to integrating problem-solving treatment

Holloway E, Sturrock B, Lamoureux E, Keeffe J, Hegel M, Casten R, Mellor D, Rees G.

2018

This study aims to identify the perceived barriers and facilitators to staff-delivered telephone-based problem-solving treatment for primary care (PST-PC) offered as an integrated component of LVR.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

46

Barriers and facilitators to implementation of VA home-based primary care on American Indian reservations: a qualitative multi-case study

Kramer BJ, Cote SD, Lee DI, Creekmur B, Saliba D.

2017

The purpose of this study is to describe barriers and facilitators to implementation in rural Native communities with the aim of informing planners and policymakers for future program expansions.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

47

Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research to Identify Barriers and Facilitators for the Implementation of an Internet-Based Patient-Provider Communication Service in Five Settings: A Qualitative Study

Varsi C, Ekstedt M, Gammon D, Ruland CM.

2015

This study sought to identify and compare barriers and facilitators influencing the implementation of an IPPC service in 5 hospital units using the CFIR.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

48

Evaluation of the initial implementation of a nationwide diabetic retinopathy screening programme in primary care: a multimethod study

Khou V, Khan MA, Jiang IW, Katalinic P, Agar A, Zangerl B.

2021

This study examined the benefits and barriers of a nationwide diabetic retinopathy screening program, image interpretation pathways and assessed the characteristics of people who had their fundus photos graded by a tele-reading service which was available as a part of the program.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

49

Barriers and facilitators to development and implementation of a rural primary health care intervention for dementia: a process evaluation

Morgan D, Kosteniuk J, O’Connell ME, Kirk A, Stewart NJ, Seitz D, Bayly M, Froehlich Chow A, Elliot V, Daku J, Hack T, Hoium F, Kennett-Russill D, Sauter K.

2019

Using a community-based participatory research approach, researchers collaborated with a rural PHC team to co-design and implement an evidence-based interdisciplinary rural PHC memory clinic in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. This paper reports barriers and facilitators to developing, implementing, and sustaining the intervention.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

50

Patient and provider acceptance of telecoaching in type 2 diabetes: a mixed-method study embedded in a randomised clinical trial

Odnoletkova I, Buysse H, Nobels F, Goderis G, Aertgeerts B, Annemans L, Ramaekers D.

2016

The aim of the study was to explore the perceptions of patients, nurses, and general practitioners (GPs) regarding tele-coaching in type 2 diabetes.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

51

An Evaluation of Cardiology Virtual Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Sanderson KE, Spithoff KD, Corovic M, Langdon KM, Schwalm JD.

2021

A survey evaluation was conducted in the division of cardiology at a tertiary care academic center to assess barriers, facilitators, acceptability, and feasibility of virtual care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

52

Dissemination and implementation science in program evaluation: A telemental health clinical consultation case example

Arora PG, Connors EH, Blizzard A, Coble K, Gloff N, Pruitt D.

2016

This paper seeks to inform program evaluation efforts by outlining two D&I frameworks and describing their integration in program evaluation design.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

53

Teledentistry System in Dental Health Public Services: A Mixed-Methods Intervention Study

Böhm da Costa C, da Silva Peralta F, Aurelio Maeyama M, Goulart Castro R, Lúcia Schaefer Ferreira de Mello A.

2021

To analyze the factors that affect the implementation of a Tele-dentistry system in dental health public services.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

54

Barriers and Facilitators to the Implementation of Virtual Reality as a Pain Management Modality in Academic, Community, and Safety-Net Settings: Qualitative Analysis

Sarkar, Urmimala; Lee, Jane E; Nguyen, Kim H; Lisker, Sarah; Lyles, Courtney R.

2021

We conducted a qualitative, theory-informed implementation science study to assess the readiness for VR in safety-net settings.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

55

Implementation, Adoption, and Perceptions of Telemental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Systematic Review

Appleton R, Williams J, Vera San Juan N, Needle JJ, Schlief M, Jordan H, Sheridan Rains L, Goulding L, Badhan M, Roxburgh E, Barnett P, Spyridonidis S, Tomaskova M, Mo J, Harju-Seppänen J, Haime Z, Casetta C, Papamichail A, Lloyd-Evans B, Simpson A, Sevdalis N, Gaughran F, Johnson S.

2021

To investigate the adoption and impacts of tele-mental health approaches during the COVID-19 pandemic, and facilitators and barriers to optimal implementation.

Systematic Review

56

Establishing Clinical Swallowing Assessment Services via Telepractice: A Multisite Implementation Evaluation

Ward EC, Burns CL, Gray A, Baker L, Cowie B, Winter N, Rusch R, Saxon R, Barnes S, Turvey J.

2021

Using an implementation framework, strategies that supported implementation of CSE services via tele-practice within 18 regional/rural sites across five health services were examined.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

57

Barriers and facilitators to implementing telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative analysis of interviews with cystic fibrosis care team members

Van Citters AD, Dieni O, Scalia P, Dowd C, Sabadosa KA, Fliege JD, Jain M, Miller RW, Ren CL.

2021

Our objective was to provide a qualitative exploration of facilitators and barriers to 1) implementing high-quality telehealth and 2) navigating reimbursement for telehealth services.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

58

The efficacy, challenges, and facilitators of telemedicine in post-treatment cancer survivorship care: an overview of systematic reviews

J Chan, M Crichton, F Crawford-Williams, O A Agbejule, K Yu, N H Hart, F de Abreu Alves, F D Ashbury, L Eng, M Fitch, H Jain, M Jefford, D Klemanski, B Koczwara, K Loh, M Prasad, H.

2021

To inform guidance for the use of telemedicine in the post-COVID era, the aim of this overview of this systematic review was to evaluate the efficacy of, and survivor engagement in, telemedicine interventions in the post-treatment survivorship phase, and to consider implementation barriers and facilitators.

Systematic Review

59

Evaluating the Implementation of a Mobile Phone-Based Telemonitoring Program: Longitudinal Study Guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research

Ware P, Ross HJ, Cafazzo JA, Laporte A, Gordon K, Seto E.

2018

The objective of this study was to evaluate the implementation of a mobile phone-based telemonitoring program, which has been implemented as part of standard care in a specialty heart function clinic.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

60

Adapting the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research to Create Organizational Readiness and Implementation Tools for Project ECHO

Serhal E, Arena A, Sockalingam S, Mohri L, Crawford A.

2021

This study sought to (1) create a set of questions to assess organizational readiness and suitability of the ECHO model and (2) provide those who have determined ECHO is the correct model with a checklist to support successful implementation.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

61

Considerations for the Implementation of a Telestroke Network: A Systematic Review

Tumma A, Berzou S, Jaques K, Shah D, Smith AC, Thomas EE.

2021

Given the prolific expansion of tele-stroke services since 2010, we conducted a systematic review to determine factors associated with successful establishment, management, and sustainability of a contemporary tele-stroke services.

Systematic Review

62

Using patient-reported outcome measures during the management of patients with end-stage kidney disease requiring treatment with hemodialysis (PROM-HD): a qualitative study

Anderson NE, McMullan C, Calvert M, Dutton M, Cockwell P, Aiyegbusi OL, Kyte D.

2021

This study investigates the use of electronic formats (ePROs) to maximize the potential of PRO use, through exploration of the experiences, views and perceptions of patients and healthcare professionals (HCPs) on implementation and use of PROs in hemodialysis settings.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

63

Evaluation of the implementation process of the mobile health platform ‘WelTel’ in six sites in East Africa and Canada using the modified consolidated framework for implementation research (mCFIR)

El Joueidi S, Bardosh K, Musoke R, Tilahun B, Abo Moslim M, Gourlay K, MacMullin A, Cook VJ, Murray M, Mbaraga G, Nsanzimana S, Lester R.

2021

To identify the facilitators and barriers for implementing WelTel and to assess the application of the mCFIR tool in facilitating focus groups in different geographical and health settings.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method

64

Teleneurology Expansion in Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak at a Tertiary Health System in New York City

Kummer, BR; Sweetnam, C; Vickrey, BG; Naasan, G; Harvey, D; Gallagher, K

2021

To assess the implementation of tele-neurology (TN), including patient and clinician experiences, during the coronavirus respiratory disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Qualitative or Mixed-Method