Open AccessFacilitators and Barriers to Clinical Pathway Uptake and Utilization Among Primary Care Providers in Saskatchewan - A Qualitative Study
Author(s) -
Gary Groot,
Shaliny Ollegasagrem,
Mahasti Khakpour,
Adel Panahi,
Donna Goodridge,
Joshua Lloyd,
Leigh Kinsman,
Thomas Rotter,
Zane Tymchak,
Tracey Carr
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
clinical and investigative medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.391
H-Index - 47
eISSN - 1488-2353
pISSN - 0147-958X
DOI - 10.25011/cim.v45i2.38450
Subject(s) - thematic analysis , focus group , qualitative research , medicine , nursing , psychological intervention , incentive , family medicine , business , social science , marketing , sociology , economics , microeconomics
Clinical Pathways (CPWs) are multidisciplinary, evidence-based, complex interventions designed to standardize patient care. In Saskatchewan, development, implementation and evaluation of the seven provincial CPWs (Hip & Knee, Spine, Pelvic Floor, Prostate Assessment, Fertility Care, Lower Extremity Wound Care and Acute Stroke) present significant challenges, leading to low utilization. This study aimed to identify facilitators and barriers to CPW utilization by Saskatchewan family physicians.