Interdisciplinary stratified care for low back pain: A qualitative study on the acceptability, potential facilitators and barriers to implementation

• DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0225336
• Publication Date: 2019-11-15T14:29:51Z
• Authors: Carmen Caeiro; Helena Canhão; Sofia Paiva; Luís A. Gomes; Rita Fernandes; Ana Maria Rodrigues; Rute Sousa; Fernando Pimentel...; Jaime Branco; Ana Cristina Fryxell; Lília Vicente; Eduardo B. Cruz
• Keywords: Thematic Analysis; Transferability; Implementation research; Stratified Sampling; Relevance

The SPLIT project aims to introduce an interdisciplinary stratified model of care for patients with low back pain. This study aimed explore the acceptability and identify potential barriers facilitators regarding upcoming implementation this project, based on general practitioners' physiotherapists' perceptions.A qualitative was carried out supported by two focus groups, which were conducted researchers. A group each professional group. One included six practitioners other physiotherapists. groups a semi-structured interview schedule, audio-recorded transcribed verbatim. thematic analysis conducted.The participants explored aspects related emphasising satisfactory amount effort that is expected be required its implementation. Potential identified, such as participants`motivation. also explored, particular emphasis challenges change routine care. Lastly, need adjustments in health services highlighted.This study`s highlighted feasibility project. identification attained major relevance better prepare generalizability findings larger population relevant limited, since only out. Therefore, should considered terms transferability contexts may have some similarities context where