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Table 4 Frequency of Barriers and Facilitators

From: Multi-method study of the implementation of Cognitive Symptom Management and Rehabilitation Training (CogSMART) in real-world settings

Barriers

% of total response(n = 74)

Facilitators

% of total response (n = 70)

Patient Characteristics

 • Patient participation (attendance, adherence, and motivation)

30

  

 • Fit (client expectation/complaint, generalizability/individualization)

16

  

 • Client characteristics (level of impairment)

15

  

Intervention Characteristics

 • Time (length of the program, scheduling and coordination, time constraint of sessions)

20

• Manuals (structured, clear, with examples and practices, user-friendly, easy to follow)

39

 • Length/density/difficulty of the material for the patient

16

• Helpful/practical strategies/practices/worksheets with explanation of relevant information

23

 • Limited knowledge in delivering the program

1

• Therapists and Psychologists

16

 • Language

1

• Easily accessible with the online format

10

  

• Adaptability to different programs (outpatient, outreach, residential)

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• Engaging Videos

4

  

• No-cost

3

  

• Consultation with the creator

1