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Table 4 Development of themes

From: Beyond Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle – staff perceptions on facilitators and barriers to the implementation of telepresence robots in long-term care

Example of original text/ quotations

Codes

Categories

Themes

Related CFIR domain and construct

“The robots are now more urgently needed when in-person visits are not allowed.”

Residents’ needs; Perceived advantages; Tension for change; Facilitator

Restrictions in LTC increase the need for telepresence robots.

‘The robots are now more urgently needed.’- the essential needs for family-resident connections

IS – Tension for Change

OS – Patient Needs & Resources

COI – Knowledge and Beliefs about the intervention

“To listen to the voice of the frontline staff…because it does not matter if leaders think the device is good.”

Staff attitude; Organizational decision priority; Staff engagement; Facilitator; Barrier

Staff perceptions impact leadership commitment.

‘Listen to the voice of frontline staff’- meaningful engagement builds partnership

IS – Leadership Engagement

IS – Relative Priority

COI – Knowledge and Beliefs about the intervention

“I am a visual learner. I need to practice and practice a few more times before I get familiarized with how to do it. Practice is critical besides verbal or written education.”

Staff attitude; Self-efficacy; Learning styles; Increased familiarity; Facilitator

Practice opportunities increase confidence.

‘I need to practice and practice’ – training and timely support gives confidence

COI – Self-efficacy

COI – Other Personal Attributes

P – Planning